Description
Warm up with this hearty Ham and Potato Cheddar Soup, a comforting blend of creamy cheddar, savory ham, and tender potatoes. Perfect for chilly nights, this dish is easy to prepare and guaranteed to bring smiles at the dinner table. Customize it with seasonal veggies or spices for a personal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in chopped ham and softened cream cheese until melted and smooth (3-5 minutes).
- Gradually mix in shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or herbs as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg