Creamy Ham Potato Soup

An Easy Ham & Potato Soup Recipe everyone will love! Make it in your crockpot, instant pot or on the stove. Creamy & delicious!
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 25 minutes
Total Time : 35 minutes
Serves : 4 people (about 1.5 cups each)

ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced (2 cloves)
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • ½ cup celery diced
  • 4 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes about 1 lb or 5-6 medium sized potatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth use low/no sodium!
  • 2 cups cooked ham chopped in small 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped finely
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper 
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1.5 cups milk of choice
  • Optional to thicken : ¼ cup flour or tapicoa flour

Instructions:

Stovetop Instructions:

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil. While oil is heating, chop veggies.
  • Sauté garlic, onions, carrots, and celery until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • While veggies sauté, chop ham/potatoes and gather other ingredients.
  • Add all remaining ingredients to the pot, except milk and peas
  • Bring the soup to a boil. Allow it to boil for 10-12 minutes, or until your potatoes are fork tender.
  • Once cooked, reduce heat and stir in milk and peas.
  • For thickening: The soup will thicken as it cools, but if you prefer a richer, thick soup – add ¼ cup all purpose flour to a bowl. Scoop 1-2 cups of broth (it’s ok if a few veggie/ham pieces get in there too) into the bowl. Whisk together. Add flour mixture back into the soup and stir. Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes and your soup will naturally thicken.

Crockpot Instructions:

  • In a sauté pan, heat olive oil. While oil is heating, chop veggies.
  • Sauté garlic, onions, carrots, and celery until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • While veggies sauté, chop ham/potatoes and gather other ingredients.
  • Add all cooked vegetables + all remaining ingredients except milk and peas to the crockpot
  • Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  • Once cooked, reduce heat and stir in milk and peas.
  • For thickening: The soup will thicken as it cools, but if you prefer a richer, thick soup – add ¼ cup all purpose flour to a bowl. Scoop 1-2 cups of broth (it’s ok if a few veggie/ham pieces get in there too) into the bowl. Whisk together. Add flour mixture back into the soup and stir. Bring to a boil on the stove for 2-3 minutes and your soup will naturally thicken.

Instant Pot Instructions:

  • Set instant pot to sauté for 10 minutes. Heat olive oil. While oil is heating, chop veggies.
  • Sauté garlic, onions, carrots, and celery until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • While veggies sauté, chop ham/potatoes and gather other ingredients.
  • Add all cooked vegetables + all remaining ingredients except milk and peas to the instant pot
  • Set instant pot to sealing, pressure cook for 8 minutes.
  • Once cooked, manually quick release the pressure in the instant pot
  • Stir in milk and peas
  • For thickening: The soup will thicken as it cools, but if you prefer a richer, thick soup – add ¼ cup all purpose flour to a bowl. Scoop 1-2 cups of broth (it’s ok if a few veggie/ham pieces get in there too) into the bowl. Whisk together. Add flour mixture back into the soup and stir. Bring to a boil by setting it to Sauté for 2-3 minutes and your soup will naturally thicken.
  • Nutrition facts

    Amount Per Serving (1.5 cups)
    Calories 397 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g 20%
    Saturated Fat 2g 13%
    Cholesterol 41mg 14%
    Sodium 426mg 19%
    Potassium 1325mg 38%
    Carbohydrates 53g 18%
    Fiber 9g 38%
    Sugar 9g 10%
    Protein 18g 36%
    Vitamin A 6180IU 124%
    Vitamin C 75mg 91%
    Calcium 179mg 18%
    Iron 3mg 17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. This is an estimate and can vary pending your ingredient

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