Creamy Ham and Potato Soup is the most delicious recipe to use your leftover ham. It's cheesy, thick and creamy but also seriously easy to make and ready in under an hour- this is the ultimate comfort food!
1cupsharp cheddar cheese, shredded + extra for topping
½cup greek yogurt
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add ham to the pot and saute until golden brown stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan.
Add the remaining 2 Tablespoons butter and melt.
Add onions and saute stirring periodically to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle flour onto the onions and stir to fully coat.
Add chicken stock, milk and potatoes and bring to a boil then reduce to medium low heat and simmer for 15 minutes. It will thicken a bit during this time.
Add greek yogurt and cheese and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it's partially blended (so there are still some chunks of potato but its also thicker).
Add 1 ½ cups of diced ham into the soup.
Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve topped with remaining diced ham, extra cheese and chopped green onions.
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Notes
Flour can vary. I gave a range for the amount of flour to use depending on how thick you want it. If you find that it's thinner than you had hoped, you can always mix a little flour with a little water and mix it in as it simmers to make it thicker.
Skip bagged shreds. Shredding the cheese yourself allows it to melt easier than pre-shredded (but both work!).
Don't have an immersion blender? No problem! Pour half the soup into a blender or food processor, puree and add back into the pot.
Salted butter is best! I like to use salted butter because it adds even more great flavor.
Storage andLeftovers: This makes tasty leftovers and will last for up to 4 days covered in the refrigerator. But be aware that it gets a lot thicker when it cools. This is easily remedied by adding a little milk or water when you reheat it.
Adjust seasonings as needed. Be sure to taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Ingredients to prep ahead: Chop the ham, chop the onion, shred the cheese.