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Published: December 27, 2018 Last Modified: March 5, 2019 By Sara 25 Comments

Ham and Potato Soup

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This ham and potato soup is made with diced ham, Russet potatoes, carrots, celery and white cheddar cheese, all in a thick and creamy broth. An easy dinner option that’s hearty, comforting and quick to make!

If you love soup, you’ll adore this creamy and flavorful ham and potato soup. Serve it with a side of honey cornbread or garlic knots, and watch the rave reviews come in!

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A bowl of ham and potato soup loaded with veggies in a creamy broth.

There’s nothing better than a hot bowl of soup on a cold day. This ham and potato soup is so simple to make, and it also happens to be a great way to use up leftover ham!

How do you make ham and potato soup?

This soup starts with a base of carrots, onion, celery, potatoes and cubed ham. The ham and veggies simmer in chicken broth until tender, then a creamy sauce gets stirred in, along with plenty of white cheddar cheese. Add a sprinkling of parsley and you’ve got a thick and rich soup to feed the family. This recipe can easily be doubled if you’re looking to serve a larger crowd!

Diced ham, carrots, potatoes and celery in a soup pot.

Tips for ham and potato soup

  • You can use leftover ham, or any diced cooked ham such as a ham steak. I like to keep the pieces on the larger side so that the soup has plenty of texture.
  • Between the ham, chicken broth and cheese, this soup has plenty of salty ingredients, so hold off on adding any salt until the very end after you’ve tasted the final dish.
  • I typically use 1% milk for this soup, although 2%, whole milk or half and half will give you a creamier end result.
  • I use white cheddar cheese because I love the flavor and it doesn’t turn the soup orange. If you prefer, you can use regular cheddar cheese, or a different melting cheese such as Monterey Jack.
  • This soup makes great leftovers! Simply reheat on the stove top or in the microwave.
  • Ham and potato soup is not a great candidate for the freezer because of the dairy in the recipe.

A pot full of ham, potatoes and vegetable simmered in chicken broth.

Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup

This soup can easily be adapted for the slow cooker. Simply add your ham, potatoes, vegetables and chicken broth to a slow cooker and cook until the veggies are tender, about 4 hours on low. Make the milk sauce as directed in the recipe, then stir in the sauce along with the cheese right before serving.

Shredded white cheddar cheese to be stirred into ham and potato soup.

Leftover ham recipes

Ham and potato soup is a fabulous way to use up leftover ham. If you’re looking for more ideas on how to use up that ham, be sure to check out 40 Satisfying Leftover Ham Recipes. There are tons of great options from pasta, to salads, to casseroles.

A pot of ham and potato soup with vegetables in a creamy broth, topped with parsley.

Whether you’re looking to use up ham, or simply craving a creamy and hearty soup, this recipe is sure to satisfy!

More hearty soup options

  • Ham Bone Soup
  • Chicken Tortellini Soup
  • Hamburger Soup
  • Stuffed Pepper Soup
  • Cabbage Roll Soup

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A bowl of ham and potato soup loaded with veggies in a creamy broth.
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Ham and Potato Soup

This ham and potato soup is made with diced ham, Russet potatoes, carrots, celery and white cheddar cheese, all in a thick and creamy broth. An easy dinner option that's hearty, comforting and quick to make!
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 362kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter divided use
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 2 carrots peeled, halved and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 2 cups cubed ham
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 1/2 cups Russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
  • Add the carrots, celery, ham, potatoes and garlic to the pot, cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • In a separate pan, melt the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until thickened. 
  • Pour the milk mixture into the ham soup and stir to combine. Stir in the cheddar cheese.
  • Cook for 5-6 minutes longer. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4125IU | Vitamin C: 17.2mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Caitlyn Erhardt says

      June 2, 2021 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      Such a warm and comforting soup. The flavors were perfect and this is a go-to soup recipe for me during the Fall and Winter months.

      Reply
    2. hmw says

      June 2, 2021 at 8:01 pm

      5 stars
      Today was dreary and rainy outside and I knew this would be the perfect antidote to a chilly morning. LOVED this comfort food!

      Reply
    3. Biana says

      June 2, 2021 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      I love using up leftovers, and this is a great way to use up leftover ham!

      Reply
    4. Ann says

      April 12, 2021 at 9:07 pm

      5 stars
      I bumped the nutrition by adding a bunch of kale ripped into bite-sized pieces with the carrots, etc. Really a delicious and a nice one pot meal to use up leftover ham.

      Reply
    5. Kathy Shatwell says

      November 29, 2020 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight with leftover ham, instead of cheddar cheese I put Velveeta cheese. I will be making this again.

      Reply
    6. Stephanie says

      November 14, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      This soup is absolutely amazing!! This is the second time I am making it. It is a total winner!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

      Reply
    7. Karen says

      April 13, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      I used my left over Easter ham for this soup and we loved it! perfect time for left over recipes. thanks

      Reply
    8. Gloria D. says

      January 2, 2020 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      I made this soup tonight and it was delicious! I did have a leftover hambone and simmered that in some water and used part of that in place of some of the chicken broth. I also used two onions since my fiancé and I both love onions 🧅. Thanks for another great tasting meal. 🥣 Happy New Year!

      Reply
    9. EMERY says

      December 26, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      I used Vermont Extra sharp cheese. Yum!!!! It is a lot easier to add the flour while sauteing the veggies. I just added all the butter cooked the veggies about 5 minutes and added the flour. Then followed the rest of the recipe. So delicious

      Reply
    10. Anna says

      December 15, 2019 at 10:52 am

      I saw this recipe and switched out ham for chicken as my daughter and I do not like ham. Used Unsalted butter, 2% milk and low fat Mexican cheese. It came out really good.

      Reply
    11. Brian Jones says

      June 4, 2019 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      Now you are really talking my kinda food, I love the sound of this recipe and now must head out and score me some ham 🙂

      Reply
    12. Natalie says

      June 3, 2019 at 11:01 pm

      5 stars
      Looks so comforting and delicious! Perfect for winter! Pinning for later 🙂

      Reply
    13. Krissy Allori says

      June 3, 2019 at 10:00 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like the ultimate comfort dinner! Yum!

      Reply
    14. Beth says

      June 3, 2019 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      This just got put onto my ‘must try’ list! Fast & flavorful so just what my busy Summer needs!

      Reply
    15. Lyndsay says

      June 3, 2019 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      My family loves this Soup! I’ve made it a few times now and we just can’t get enough. I love how hearty and filling it is and how inexpensive the ingredients are. I also love how easy it is to throw together. Thanks for the yummy recipe 🙂

      Reply
    16. Krista says

      December 31, 2018 at 6:43 am

      5 stars
      I love to warm up to a big bowl of this soup! Looks tasty!

      Reply
    17. Casandra says

      December 30, 2018 at 5:15 am

      5 stars
      It was so good, thank you. I simmered on low (before adding the milk mixture) for 2 bourse with the leftover Christmas ham bone, then pulled the remaining ham bits off. I followed the recipe on my phone but the family loved it so much we later printed and added it to our recipe collection!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 30, 2018 at 9:29 am

        So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!

        Reply
    18. Sabrina says

      December 29, 2018 at 9:06 pm

      5 stars
      Love being able to use up our holiday ham for a new dinner! Perfect soup for a chilly day!

      Reply
    19. Chrissie Baker says

      December 29, 2018 at 7:54 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipe!!! This was absolutely delicious. Followed the recipe. It was rich, extremely flavorful and my family of 3 loved it!!!

      Reply
    20. Catalina says

      December 29, 2018 at 2:04 am

      5 stars
      How good this soup looks! With a lot of veggies and so hearty! My type of winter soup!

      Reply
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