Chef John's Ham and Potato Soup Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chef John's Ham and Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes

peeled and diced

1 medium onion

diced

1 medium carrot

diced

1 rib celery

diced

8 ounces smoked ham

diced

3 cloves garlic

sliced

3 tablespoons butter

¼ cup flour

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups water

½ cup heavy cream

salt and pepper to taste

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives for garnish

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Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat until golden brown. Stir in carrot celery onion ham and garlic; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables soften and the onions are translucent.

Step 2

Stir in flour; cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth 1 cup at a time. Add water and stir to combine. Turn the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Taste the soup for salt and add more if necessary. Stir in potatoes; cook for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender. Skim fat if desired.

Step 4

With a potato masher mash the soup a few times leaving plenty of whole chunks of potato. Season with salt and pepper to taste add cayenne if desired and add cream. Stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with fresh chives.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Ham and Potato Soup Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 452.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.8g 32%

Carbohydrates: 42.3g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 17%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 24.9g 38%

Saturated Fat: 12.7g 64%

Cholesterol: 74.7mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 3159.4IU 63%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.6mg 43%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 24.2mg 40%

Folate: 30.6mcg 8%

Calcium: 43.5mg 4%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 19.9mg 7%

Potassium: 339.7mg 10%

Sodium: 863.6mg 35%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 46%

Calories From Fat: 224.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.