Country Ham and Potato Soup

Name: Country Ham and Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups country ham, diced; 4 cups Russet potatoes, cubed; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 0.5 cup carrots, diced; 0.5 cup celery, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A rich and savory Southern soup filled with tender cubed potatoes and smoky country ham in a creamy broth.

50 minEasyServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 cups country ham, diced
4 cups Russet potatoes, cubed
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, diced
0.5 cup carrots, diced
0.5 cup celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
0.5 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 0.5 cup diced carrots, and 0.5 cup diced celery, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and 1.5 cups diced country ham, cooking for 3 minutes until ham reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
4

Sprinkle 3 tbsp all-purpose flour over the mixture and cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
5

Slowly pour in 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth while stirring, then add 4 cups cubed Russet potatoes and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
6

Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
7

Stir in 0.5 cup heavy cream and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Country Ham and Potato Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 0.5 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Country Ham and Potato Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 tbsp all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Country Ham and Potato Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Country Ham and Potato Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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