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    Home » Our latest posts » Soups and Stews

    Hearty Ham and Potato Soup for Chilly Evenings

    October 27, 2015 Filed Under: Soups and Stews

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    Creamy Ham and Potato Soup to warm you up on a chilly day.

    Easy Ham and Potato Soup is a warm and hearty meal for cold winter nights and a great way to use leftover holiday ham.

    top down view of ham and potato soup

    This is basically my Grandma Ruth's "sick soup". Whenever someone was sick, Grandma would bring them some of her Potato and Onion Soup and it cured what ailed them. Or so the family story goes...

    I left out the dairy this time and added a little more stock to thin it. Or you can keep it thick, or add non-dairy milk.

    It's potato soup, not rocket science.

    Ham and Potato Soup

    top down view of ham and potato soup
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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 cups russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
    • 1 quart chicken stock
    • 1 cup onions or leeks (white part of leeks only, greens reserved for garnish)
    • ½ cup celery (diced)
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley
    • 1 cup milk or cream (optional)
    • 1-2 cup ham (cooked and diced)
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Add potatoes, stock, onions (leeks), celery, and parsley to a large pot. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to simmering. Cook until potatoes are soft enough to begin to "mush". About 10 minutes depending on how big you cut them.
    • Mash with potato masher for chunkier soup.
      For a pureed soup use an immersion blender or pour all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
    • Thin with cream or milk, if desired. Add ham. Rewarm the soup in the pot as needed.
    • Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped leek greens (or parsley) if desired.

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    Until next time, happy eating!
    ~Audrey

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Easy Peasy Life Matters

      October 27, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      This is our first time linking up and we are excited to join the party! We are sharing our Shredded Pork Tacos and our Clean Eating Caramel Popcorn today. Thanks so much for hosting!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        October 29, 2015 at 1:35 pm

        Did you say Caramel Popcorn? oooh I need to check that out.

    2. CJ Huang

      October 28, 2015 at 9:44 am

      Good job training up your little sous chef! I love soups this cooler time of year, but I'm not convinced SoCal ever has weather other than 70 and sunny. 😛 Thanks for hosting. 🙂

      Reply
      • Audrey

        October 29, 2015 at 1:37 pm

        Oh, CJ, 70s would be a refreshing change! Ha ha! Thanks for linking up.

    3. Jamie

      October 28, 2015 at 6:49 pm

      YUM - that looks perfect for these cooler months!! Pinning it to try! #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
      • Audrey

        October 29, 2015 at 1:38 pm

        Thanks for stopping by, Jamie. I hope you like it.

    4. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Garden

      October 29, 2015 at 2:03 am

      I think the cooler weather is trying to rush in on us here. This would be great and filling to serve for dinner. Would be great to for leftover ham from the holidays. #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
      • Audrey

        October 29, 2015 at 1:41 pm

        I was thinking you could take the leftover mashed potatoes, add some leeks or onion, thin with some chicken stock and toss in the leftover ham.

    5. Antionette Blake

      October 29, 2015 at 8:47 am

      I love heart healthy soups in the winter and my crock pot is definitely my go-to for these mid-week meal recipes. #SITSGirls

      Reply
      • Audrey

        October 29, 2015 at 1:39 pm

        I have been lazy with the slow cooker lately, but need to use it more. Thanks for stopping by.

    6. Sahana

      October 31, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      Looks great and I am sure it tastes delicious too. #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
    7. Alayna

      November 01, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      Looks like the perfect recipe for leftover ham.
      It's been fun celebrating Halloween with you at the #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
    8. Laura from Laura's Little House Tips

      November 02, 2015 at 6:57 pm

      This is such a great way to use leftover ham. Thanks for sharing #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
    9. Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog

      November 02, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      Looks so yummy! Love soup season! I've had so much fun co-hosting with you at the #HomeMattersParty !

      Reply
    10. Tiffany

      November 05, 2015 at 6:38 am

      Looks delicious! And perfect for a cold winter's night. Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday Link Party! Hope to see you again on Sunday night!

      Reply

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