Creamy comfort food, this easy Ham and Potato Soup is simple to make. Ham, tender potatoes and vegetables simmer in a creamy broth for the ultimate weeknight dinner or lunch.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy soup recipe, Ham and Potato Soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 309kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10
Equipment
1 saucepan
Ingredients
2tablespoonbutter
1tablespoonolive oil
1cupchopped onion
2carrots peeled and chopped
1celery stalkchopped
2cupsbaby Yukon gold potatoescut into bite sized pieces
5garlic clovesminced
2cups diced ham
1/4cupcornstarch
2 1/2cupschicken stock
2 1/2cupshalf and half
1tablespoonItalian seasoning
1teaspoonground mustard
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/4teaspoonground pepper
Chopped parsleyoptional
Instructions
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
Add the onion to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes until starting to soften.
Stir in the carrots and celery, continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Add the potatoes, garlic and ham, cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in the cornstarch and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the chicken stock stirring to combine and then increase the heat. Bring the soup to a boil and then turn the heat to medium-low.
Stir in the half and half, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, salt and pepper.
Simmer the soup for 5-10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender and the soup is slightly thickened.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve immediately with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
if your soup is too thick once it’s finished cooking, whisk in a little milk until the desired consistency.If your soup is too thin, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 1/2 tablespoons milk. Stir the mixture into the soup and bring to a simmer for 4-5 minutes or until your soup is the desired consistency.