ham & potato soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lynn Socko
San Angelo, TX

This recipe was revised on 1/11/12. It can be made with fresh or leftover ham.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ham & potato soup

  • 2 c
    country ham
  • 1 c
    celery, chopped
  • 2 c
    carrots, diced
  • 1/2 c
    onion, diced
  • 4 clove
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 5 md
    potatoes, cut into large bite size pcs.
  • 4 c
    chicken stock, homemade or low-sodium
  • 1 tsp
    thyme
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 c
    masa for thickening
  • 6 slice
    american cheese, opt

How To Make ham & potato soup

  • 1
    Place onion, celery, carrots, garlic and ham in large soup pot with about 1 tbls of olive oil. Simmer till veggies are tender. If using leftover ham, add once veggies are tender.
  • 2
    Add chicken stock to pot and spices bring to a boil, reduce heat and add potatoes. Cook on a low boil for about 20-30 min till potatoes are tender.
  • 3
    Once potatoes are tender reduce heat to warm. Add cheese if desired. Mix 1/4 c. of masa to 1 c. of hot liquid from soup and mix well to remove lumps. REturn back to soup and mix in to thicken broth.
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