Description
Ham and Potato Cheddar Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This rich, creamy soup combines smoky ham, tender potatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese, delivering a delightful blend of flavors that warms both your heart and your home. With minimal prep time, it’s a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal that invites everyone to gather around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup diced smoked ham
- 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Dice ham and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Chop onion and mince garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced potatoes and ham to the pot; stir for about two minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are submerged. Add bay leaves and thyme; simmer gently until potatoes are fork-tender (10-15 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg