Creamy Ham and Potato Soup

Let’s Get Started!!!

Here’s the ingredients that you’ll need for a pot of ham and potato soup with vegetables.

• Butter and olive oil: to sauté the veggies.
• Onion, carrots, celery, and garlic: savory vegetables that create the flavorful base of the soup.
• All-purpose flour: to create a broth that thickens up the soup.
• Thyme and bay leaf: add earthy flavor to the soup. Feel free to use fresh thyme or fresh bay leaves if you have them available.
• Salt and ground black pepper: to enhance the other flavors in the dish.
• Chicken broth: the base of the soup. Start with chicken broth or homemade broth if you choose.
• Potatoes: I use peeled and diced russet potatoes. You can use red potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes if you prefer.
• Ham: take advantage of leftover ham if you have some. Otherwise, pick up a package of diced ham or ham steak at the grocery store.
• Half and half cream: gives the soup a rich, creamy texture and flavor. You can sub with whole milk for a lighter option or try heavy cream for a more terrific taste. Either way you cant go wrong!.

Now let’s put it together!

• Cook the veggies in butter and olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the flour, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
• Gradually add the broth, bay leaf, and potatoes.
• Boil, and then reduce the heat. Simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly.
• Add the ham and half-and-half, and warm over low heat.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.

How much you use of each ingredient is you to you and your specific tastes.