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cheesy ham and potato soup
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5 from 6 votes

Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup

Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup is thick, creamy and hearty - it's like comfort in a bowl on a cold winter night!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Servings: 10 (1 1/2 c servings)
Calories: 359.52kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups peeled & diced potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 2 cups diced ham

Instructions

  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Once the butter is melted, add the celery and carrots and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add flour and whisk for 30 seconds.
  • Add the milk and broth slowly, whisking constantly until it's all incorporated.
  • Add the potatoes, minced onion, salt and pepper; bring to boil.
  • Turn the heat down to low/medium and let simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
  • Add the cubed cheese and diced ham and stir until the cheese is all melted.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 359.52kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.24g | Protein: 17.33g | Fat: 20.15g | Saturated Fat: 10.21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.44g | Cholesterol: 65.17mg | Sodium: 1191.62mg | Potassium: 479.73mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 9.77g | Vitamin A: 2476IU | Vitamin C: 10.01mg | Calcium: 498.38mg | Iron: 0.87mg