Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup

The perfect winter soup. This Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup is simple to make and works perfectly for leftover Christmas Ham.

5 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 423 kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
¾ cup carrots (diced)
½ cup celery (diced)
¼ cup onion (diced)
4 cups russet potatoes (diced)
4 cups chicken broth
16 oz ham (cooked and cubed)
15 oz corn
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
¼ teaspoon pepper (to taste)
1 cup half and half
1 ½ cup Colby jack cheese (shredded)

Instructions

In a large pot warm butter over medium/high heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.
Add diced potatoes, corn, ham and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and allow to cook covered on a shimmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Remove from heat and mix in half and half and shredded cheese. Stir constantly until cheese is melted and well combined with soup.
Optional: additional cheese for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 23gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 1453mgPotassium: 817mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2615IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 1.8mg

Keyword Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup

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