Cheesy Ham Potato Soup
This Ham Potato Cheese Soup is hearty and comforting and the perfect winter warmer. Tender chunks of ham are simmered in a creamy broth with potatoes and cheese creating a satisfying and flavorful soup. This comfort food soup is super easy to make.
Servings: 4
Calories: 226kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 4 russet potatoes
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 tablespoons onion, chopped
- 2/3 cup chopped cooked ham
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter (total 1/4 cup)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place 1 tablespoon of butter in large cookpot on the stove.
- Heat over medium until butter melts.
- Add chopped celery and onion and saute until onion is clear.
- Add water, potatoes to pot and cook over medium until potatoes are cooked. Use a fork to check.
- When potatoes are done, use a masher to mash up potato pieces. Let simmer.
- In a small saucepan melt remainng 2 tablespoons of butter and add flour.
- Whisk flour and butter until smooth. Add milk and stir
- Add flour mixture (roux) to the potatoes and combine.
- Add salt, pepper and ham to the mixture.
- Heat 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Add cheese to the soup and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 975mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg