Description
A warm and simple ham soup that blends savory ham with soft potatoes and tender vegetables, offering a cozy and filling dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced ham
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery sticks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a bit of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until they soften.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the diced ham and cook for a few minutes to warm it.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Add the potatoes and thyme.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.
- Cook for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a richer soup, add a splash of cream. Use leftover ham for added value. Redistribute potatoes for a thicker texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg