Cheesy Ham 'N' Potato Soup Recipe

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When I'm in the mood for comfort food, I prepare a pot of this soup. It is always a treat on a cool fall day.—Melissa Sherlock, Omaha, Nebraska

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Cheesy Ham 'N' Potato Soup Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 7 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed potatoes
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed and chopped

Directions

  • In a saucepan, bring potatoes and water to a boil. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid; set potatoes and liquid aside.
  • In a large saucepan, saute ham and onion in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk and reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low. Add the cheese, broccoli and reserved potatoes; cook and stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Yield: 7 servings.

Lighter version: Makeover Cheesy Ham 'N' Potato Soup

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 334 calories, 22 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 72 mg cholesterol, 614 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 18 g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Ham 'N' Potato Soup in Light & Tasty August/September 2002, p47

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Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2013 by mkaskela

I altered it slightly. Instead of broccoli I used corn, instead of the 1 c of reserved cooking liquid I used cream of chicken soup, and instead of shredded cheddar cheese I used Velveeta cheese cubed. I also added a little chili powder for a little spice. Served it with biscuits and the whole family loved it:)

Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2013 by monkeehunt

My grandmother found this recipe for me when I needed it for a soup-potluck, we fell in love with it while making it! It's incredibly aromatic and tasty!

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2012 by kpossible18

Really simple recipe that is delicious!

Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2012 by dnaheish

Easy, and picky eater approved! Some of us don't like broccoli, so I add a can of corn instead.

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2012 by tamarachronister

This is the best soup I've ever tasted! I used 3/4 cup of ham, I sauteed the onions using butter spray, fat free cheese, 1 1/2 cups of non-fat milk, and added 1/2 cup low fat sour cream -and it cut out tons of fat grams, and was so so so good. Everyone I make it for asks for the recipe. With lowered calories and fat grams, I can eat it more often. You've gotta try it. It's a keeper with our family and friends!!

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2012 by mbebernitz

Tastes great! Will make again.

Reviewed on May. 14, 2011 by lafleur

Very good! Didn't need as much milk as called for.

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2011 by YummyVittles

great way to use up ham. very good was a hit.

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2010 by shaunaanne

I was out of potatoes but still wanted to try recipe. I had a box of BC scalloped potatoes. So I used the dehydrated potatoes and added them as my potato source. I followed the rest of recipe and the outcome was very good.

Reviewed on Apr. 09, 2010 by Jessica Slaymaker

Excellent soup to use up left over ham! GOOD!

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2010 by deannebg

This was really good. I used probably more than 2 cups potatoes...I like a lot. Boiled them in chicken broth for some added flavor. Used low fat milk and butter substitute to help with the fat content.

And put shred cheese on the table rather than adding on stove. I especially loved the addition of the broccoli as I love that as well.

Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2008 by angelak

add 1/4 tsp of paprika

Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2008 by angelak

add baccos instead of ham

 
 

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