Creamy Ham and Potato Soup

Dinner

45

Hearty Potato Soup

This Creamy Ham and Potato Soup is a cozy, comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Made with tender potatoes, savory ham, and a rich, velvety broth, this hearty soup is packed with flavor. A touch of cream adds smoothness, while simple seasonings bring out the warmth in every spoonful. Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying meal the whole family will love!

Creamy Ham and Potato Soup

Hearty Potato Soup

Dinner

45

Prep time

25

cook time

20

total time

45

servings

4

cuisine

American

storage

4 Days

3 1/2 cups yellow potatoes, peeled and diced (or use red potatoes or cauliflower for greater nutrition)

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1 pound cooked ham, diced (about 2 cup)

3 cups chicken broth or stock

5 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil, ghee, or grass-fed butter (not refined)

5 Tbsp. arrowroot flour

2 cups non-dairy milk, unsweetened

1 tsp. sea salt, to taste

1 tsp. ground white pepper, to taste

1 Tbsp. fresh thyme (about 5 sprigs) or 1 tsp. dried thyme

(Optional: Add white pepper, and curry powder for extra flavor - "Yum!")

In a sauté pan, sauté the onions and celery in the fat of your choice (bacon grease recommended!) until the onions are translucent and slightly browned on the edges.

In a stockpot, combine the chicken stock, potatoes, ham, and sautéed onions and celery.

Bring to a boil, then simmer until the potatoes are tender—about 10-15 minutes.

With a fork or potato masher, mash some of the potatoes right inside the stockpot to help thicken the soup and create a creamy texture.

Continue simmering the soup while you complete the roux: In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil, butter, or ghee, then whisk in the flour, removing any lumps.

While still whisking, pour in the milk. This mixture of fat, flour, and milk is called a roux.

Add the roux to the stockpot and stir in well.

Stir in salt, pepper, and thyme to taste.

Garnish with chives or chopped, crispy bacon.