Hearty Ham And Potato Soup Recipe
Featured in the 2014 Milk Calendar, this Ham and Potato Soup has become a beloved staple for a cozy Sunday lunch. Carol Boonstoppel brings us this easy-to-prepare, satisfying dish, teeming with the heartiness of ham and the comforting warmth of potatoes, enhanced by a colourful mix of vegetables.
- Prep: 20 min
- Cooking: 35 min
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) diced peeled potatoes (about 3 medium)
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) chopped celery
- 3/4 cup (180 mL) diced cooked ham
- 1 ham bone (optional)
- 3 1/4 cups (810 mL) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) butter
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (500 mL) Milk
- 1 tsp (5 mL) or 2 tsp (10 mL) sambel oelek (optional)
- Cooked crumbled bacon for garnish (optional)
- Shredded Canadian Cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)
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Preparation
In a pot, combine potatoes, onion, celery, ham, ham bone (if using) and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 to 15 min or until vegetables are tender.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, for about 1 min or until thick. Gradually pour in milk, while whisking to avoid lumps. Cook, stirring, for about 5 min or until starting to bubble. Simmer, stirring, for 2 to 3 min or until thickened.
Discard ham bone from soup, if necessary. Stir the milk mixture into the soup until blended. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring, until heated through. Season with salt, pepper and sambal oelek (if using). Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with bacon and cheese (if using).
Tips
Be sure to taste the soup before adding any salt since both the broth and ham can be quite salty.
Nutritional information
Per serving| Energy: | 270 Calories |
| Protein: | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate: | 26 g |
| Fat: | 14 g |
| Fibre: | 2.8 g |
| Sodium: | 525 mg |
Top 5 Nutrients
| (% DV*) | |
|---|---|
| Calcium: | 12 % / 129 mg |
| Vitamin B12: | 33 % |
| Selenium: | 27 % |
| Vitamin D: | 27 % |
| Thiamin: | 21 % |
