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Creamy Ham and Potato Soup

PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: HADLEY SUI
YIELDS:
4 SERVING(S)
Prep Time:
20 MINS
Total Time:
45 MINS
Cal/Serv:
105

Nutritional Information

Calories 421 kcal
Fat 12 g
Saturated fat 6 g
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 34 mg
Sodium 970 mg
Carbohydrates 58 g
Fiber 5 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin D 0 µg
Calcium 126 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 921 mg

Note: The information shown is Edamam's estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.

If you’re a fan of potato soup, you’re going to love this upgrade— loaded with chunks of tender potatoes, salty-sweet ham, and tender vegetables, this creamy soup is the comfort food you know and love, with a little something extra.

And when we say extra, we don’t mean extra complex or difficult! Instead, we’ve added a few non-traditional flavors like white wine to add brightness, and smoked paprika to compliment the natural smokiness of the ham. The best part? This one pot wonder has a super creamy texture without the use of a blender (nope, not even an immersion blender!). Our secret? We keep this soup both creamy and chunky by cooking vegetables in the same butter we then use to make a roux. Once the flour and butter have thickened, we add broth and potatoes and bring them to a boil. Once the potatoes are tender just add a splash of half and half to round out the creaminess and this simple, yet flavorful soup is done!

Made this? Let us know how it went in the comments below.

Ingredients

  • Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Small onion, chopped (around 11/4c.)
  • Medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise (1c.)
  • celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise
  • garlic, finely chopped
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Cup all-purpose flour
  • Cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • low-sodium chicken broth
  • Pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped into roughly 1" chunks
  • Ounce cooked ham, chopped into small pieces
  • bay leaf
  • Cup half and half
  • chopped parsley, for serving
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Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and light golden, about 2 minutes. Add the flour, and cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute more. Turn heat to high and pour wine into pot. Bring to a boil, and cook until liquid is evaporated, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Pour broth into the pot and add potatoes, ham, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir half and half into the pot and season to taste with more salt and pepper, if desired. Remove bay leaf and discard. Serve warm topped with parsley and more pepper.

 

This recipe was originally published in Delish US.

 

PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: HADLEY SUI
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