Creamy Ham Bone and Potato Soup
Creamy Ham Bone and Potato Soup brings together smoky ham richness with tender potatoes and sweet cabbage in a velvety, lightly creamy broth. It’s comforting without being heavy, perfect for using leftover holiday ham and warming up a chilly evening dinner with simple, homestyle flavors.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 55 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Ham Bone and Potato Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large stockpot, bring 3 quarts water and the ham bone to a boil. Continue boiling until the meat comes off the bone easily, about 1 hour. Remove the bone from the broth, let it cool until you can handle it, then pick off as much meat as possible. Place the meat in a resealable plastic bag, seal it, and refrigerate.
- 2
Pour the broth into a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Skim off and discard any fat from the surface of the chilled broth, then transfer the broth to a large pot.
- 3
Bring the broth to a boil; add the potatoes, cabbage, celery, and the reserved ham meat. Lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup water and the flour until smooth; whisk this into the soup until it thickens. Stir in the light cream until blended.
- Calories 1055.24 kcal High 53%
- Protein 141.75 g Good Source 284%
- Carbohydrate 51.43 g 19%
- Total Fat 33.17 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 12.38 g High 62%
- Trans Fat 0.32 g High --
- Cholesterol 473.81 mg High 158%
- Sodium 11146.66 mg High 485%
- Dietary Fiber 10.48 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 23.65 g --
- Added Sugars 11.9 g High 24%
- Calcium 203.65 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 11.43 mg Good Source 64%
- Potassium 2613.01 mg Good Source 56%
- Vitamin A 135.71 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 10.16 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Ham Bone and Potato Soup is made with 8 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bone In Ham, Celery, and Diced Potatoes. Each serving provides about 1055.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Ham Bone and Potato Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bone-In Ham, Celery, Diced Potatoes, Green Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Ham Bone and Potato Soup?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1055.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Ham Bone and Potato Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy Ham Bone and Potato Soup healthy?
- Creamy Ham Bone and Potato Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 1055.24 calories and 141.75 g of protein, or 284% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 11146.66 mg (485% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 12.38 g (62% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.9 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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