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Easy and Delicious Ham and Potato Soup

Easy and Delicious Ham and Potato Soup is a cozy bowlful with tender potatoes, sweet corn, and cauliflower simmered alongside savory diced ham. A milk-based roux brings a silky, velvety texture, while bouillon and white pepper add depth and gentle warmth. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a warming lunch on a chilly day.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Easy and Delicious Ham and Potato Soup
  1. 1

    Place the potatoes, cauliflower, corn, cooked ham, onion, celery, and garlic in a large soup pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium, and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt, and white pepper.

  2. 2

    In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter; whisk in the flour to form a paste. Cook for 1 minute, then slowly whisk the milk into the flour mixture until smooth. Keep cooking, whisking often, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir the milk mixture into the soup and cook until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

About This Recipe

Easy and Delicious Ham and Potato Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Cauliflower, and Celery. Each serving provides about 255.57 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Easy and Delicious Ham and Potato Soup?
It is an American soup recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Easy and Delicious Ham and Potato Soup made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Cauliflower, Celery, Chicken Bouillon. The full list of 14 is above.
What goes well with Easy and Delicious Ham and Potato Soup?
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How long does it take to make Easy and Delicious Ham and Potato Soup?
About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 255.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Easy and Delicious Ham and Potato Soup easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.

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