A creamy, warm, and hearty weeknight meal. So delicious it will be a new family favorite. This soup is great for using leftover ham.

Why You’ll Love This

This quick ham and potato soup is ready in under an hour. It’s full of soft, tender vegetables and ham sure to please even the picky eater!

Ingredients Needed

Unsalted butter – Used to saute the vegetables but also is used in making a roux.Onions, carrots, and celery – Additional flavors and textures in the soup.Fresh thyme, bay leaf, and garlic – Seasonings for a flavorful.All-purpose flour and milkRusset potatoes and ham – Because it’s ham and potato soup!Frozen corn kernels – This is optional but adds a little pop to the soup.Kosher salt and black pepper – For taste!

Variations

Use the potatoes you have on hand or your favorite. Yukon gold, red potatoes, or Russet potatoes.Chicken stock, chicken broth, or vegetable broth all work. You will get more flavor from homemade chicken stock.Leftover ham or ham bone works great! Or you can purchase a ham steak or already cubed ham.Stir in some shredded cheddar cheese if desired. Remove the pot from the heat and add about 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.Add some sour cream for a bit of tanginess.

Want to Use Ham Broth?

Use leftover ham bones to make ham broth for ham soup. It’s as easy as making any broth. Place the ham bone in a stock pot, add water enough to cover the ham bone, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for about 1 hour or until fragrant. Replace the chicken stock with your homemade ham stock.

How to Make Ham and Potato Soup

In a large dutch oven or stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onion; saute until translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic, fresh thyme, and bay leaf and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add the milk while whisking constantly. Add the salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked ham, potatoes, and corn. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Once the potatoes are tender use a potato masher to mash about 1/3 of the potatoes or to your desired creaminess. Don’t worry it won’t break the ham cubes too much. Garnish with chopped parsley or even shredded cheddar cheese.

Potato Soup Toppings

Top with shredded cheddar cheese.Garnish with chopped green onions or chives.Try some croutons or crispy bacon bits.

If you plan ahead, serve with this No Knead Large Dutch Oven Bread or this No Knead Skillet Bread. This creamy potato and ham soup is amazingly delicious. As summer turns to fall and it starts cooling down, nothing really tops a warm bowl of homemade soup. This is one of our favorites. It’s hearty and bursting with flavor. It is absolutely delicious! It’s also a great recipe to whip up over the weekend and eat on it over the next few days. It almost seems to get better overnight. This is quintessential comfort food and it’s very easy to throw together. A fresh-made soup recipe that gets your meal on the table in less than an hour. Give it a try!

More Delicious Recipes

Root Vegetable SoupItalian Wedding SoupLentil Soup with Italian SausageWild Rice and Mushroom SoupTuscan White Bean Soup