This is the ultimate “day after the holidays” comfort food. Unlike the Loaded Potato Soup we discussed earlier, which leans into heavy cream and cheese, an Old-Fashioned Ham and Potato Soup is all about the smoky, salty depth of the ham bone and the natural starch of the potatoes to create a rustic, silky broth.
The “Nonna-Style” Ham and Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 45 mins
1. The Ingredients
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The Star: 2 cups Diced cooked ham (or a leftover ham bone/hambone).
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The Veggies: * 5 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cubed).
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3 Carrots (peeled and sliced).
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2 Celery stalks (diced).
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1 Large yellow onion (diced).
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The Liquid:
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6 cups Chicken broth (or water).
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The Creamy Finish:
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5 tbsp Butter and 5 tbsp Flour (to make a roux).
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2 cups Whole milk.
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Salt & heavy Black Pepper (be careful with salt, the ham is salty!).
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2. Step-by-Step Instructions
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