Description
Warm up with our delightful Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup, a comforting dish perfect for chilly days. This creamy soup combines tender potatoes, savory ham, and rich cheddar cheese, making it a family favorite that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe is simple enough for novice cooks and packed with flavor. Serve it as a hearty main course or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal. Enjoy leftovers that taste even better the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and add potatoes, ham, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Blend part of the soup using an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender until smooth; return to pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg