Description
This Hearty Yukon Gold Potato and Ham Soup is a comforting and delicious dish perfect for cold weather. Creamy Yukon Gold potatoes are simmered with savory ham, onions, and flavorful seasonings to create a satisfying soup that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Potato and Ham Soup:
- 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and dice the Yukon Gold potatoes, chop the onion, and dice the ham.
- Saute the onion: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened.
- Add potatoes and ham: Add the diced potatoes and ham to the pot. Cook for a few minutes until the ham is slightly browned.
- Add broth and seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Finish the soup: Stir in the heavy cream and heat through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld together.
- Feel free to customize this soup by adding in your favorite veggies or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
