Who’s feeling ready for some cozy, creamy, comfort food this week?
I’ve got you covered. ?
Seriously, this delicious recipe is everything I love in a warm soup during the wintertime. It’s nice and rich and creamy (using only milk, no heavy cream). It’s chock-full of veggies and garlic and lots of golden potatoes. It’s the perfect use for leftover ham (or even bacon) after a big holiday meal. And it can be ready to go from start to finish in just 30 minutes.
Alright, who’s ready for some soup?
Ok really, this recipe may have just been an excuse to whip up another batch of my favorite potato soup recipe, which I always find myself craving when it’s chilly out. But I did mix things up a bit with this version, adding in a few more veggies and changing things a bit with the seasonings. And, since this post is in partnership with my beloved ALDI, I’m also happy to say that I added in the leftovers from their delicious spiral cut double-glazed brown sugar ham that I baked up last week, which was ???. (<– And also, an incredible deal, if you’re looking to save a few bucks on your holiday hams this year.)
I’m also pleased to say that my neighborhood ALDI has started carrying baby Yukon gold potatoes, which are my favorite for potato soups. (Although the regular-sized larger Yukon gold potatoes will also work just as well. Or, you can use frozen diced potatoes if you’d like an even quicker shortcut.)
Just cook everything up together, and then within about 30 minutes, this delicious bowl of comfort will be yours to enjoy. Perfect for chilly nights, perfect for using up those holiday leftovers, and perfect for sharing with those you love. Enjoy, friends!
Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 small white or yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups ALDI organic milk, warmed
- 1.5 pounds baby Yukon gold (or regular-sized Yukon gold) potatoes, diced
- 2 cups diced leftover ham (I used ALDI Specially Selected Spiral Cut Double-Glazed Brown Sugar Ham)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil (or melt butter) in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the celery, carrots and garlic. Continue sautéing, for 4 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the flour until combined, and sauté for 1 more minute, stirring occasionally.
- Gradually stir in the chicken stock until it is completely combined. Stir in the milk, potatoes, ham, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt and pepper until combined. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a simmer, but not boiling.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally every few minutes so that the bottom of the soup does not burn. (The smaller you dice your potatoes, the faster they will cook.)
- Once the potatoes are soft, give the soup a taste and season with extra salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!This post is sponsored by ALDI. Thanks for continuing to support the brands who help make this site possible. ♥
I just finished my second cup of this soup. Usually I wait to eat a serving of soups I make until the next day so the flavors have a chance to blend and mellow. When I tasted it today to adjust seasoning, it was so good that I couldn’t wait. Seriously, really, really good.
Yummy, thanks for sharing this recipe
I made a half recipe, using equal amounts of Heavy Cream and Milk (I needed to use up the Cream). I did add a heaping cup of diced-store bought Ham as well a little more dried Thyme than called for. So creamy and decadent!
Mahalo, thank you Ali
took out about 1/4 of the vegies, and used a as Emeril calls it the motor boat, and thickened the broth with the ground up veggies, was wonderful.
I am wanting to make today, but I have no chicken stock, can I use chicken broth liek the Knorr brand?
Sure thing!
Thanks! I’m making now, hope it thickens. Lol
I used this as a solid base recipe. I added fresh thyme (about 8 springs, finely chopped) and fresh tarragon (about 6 springs, finely chopped). I also added finely chopped bacon pieces (about 4 rashers, cooked) to accentuate the smokiness of the ham. My family was impressed! We served it fresh, I added about 1\8 cup extra sharp cheddar to each bowl and topped with dried chives and a tiny dollop of sour cream. Excellent soup!
This recipe is one of the greatest foods I have ever tasted I myself am an amazing chef so this was one and infinity of great dishes.
Excellent soup. I did take a potato masher and break some of the potatoes into small pieces so I had a creamy heartier soup. We had it for lunch and I’m having it for dinner. I also made fresh homemade bread yesterday. A perfect companion for the soup
This was the first making this. My husband is a fussy eater so I used celery seed, onion powder, and eliminated the carrots. Both he and our son loved it!
I made this tonight and added leeks looks great, will slow cook in crock pot and have tomarrow