Leftover ham? I grew up on ham and beans and cornbread and beans and ham and cornbread. Even though we had ham and beans a lot, I still have a fondness for this dish, however, Dave does not. We had ham over the holidays and quite a bit of leftover ham. Dave nixed the idea of ham and beans.
My son had recently made ham and potato soup. After scanning a few recipes for this soup, I combined the best of a few to come up with my own version. Lots of these recipes include a cup or two of cheddar cheese but Dave and I both felt it didn’t need it. The soup was delicious and hearty with just a sprinkling of cheddar as a garnish. I probably should have tossed a little parsley or green onion on top of the cheese to make it a little prettier…
Another note, we had spiral sliced ham. Although the few chunks I could cut from the ham were aesthetically preferable, the cut slices cut into small pieces tasted just as good.
Ham And Potato Soup
- 2 cups baby Yukon Gold potatoes with skins, cut in half or quartered ( You want them all about the same size.)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup baby carrots sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1/4 cup sliced celery
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- olive oil for sautéing onions
- ¼ cup butter softened
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- *1 tsp Garlic Pepper*
- 1-1/2 cups cooked or baked ham, cubed
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
- sharp shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
Bring to a boil, cook, and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return the vegetables to the thickened broth. Add ham and corn. Heat through, garnish with grated cheddar cheese, and serve.
- 8 tsp. Garlic powder
- 1 Tblsp. Parsley flakes
- 4 – 1/2 tsp. Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Cumin
- 1 tsp. paprika
This makes about 1/4 cup. You will only need one teaspoon for the recipe above but you can also use it for seasoning meats, sauces, pasta, and vegetables. Store in an airtight container.
You should try this for a quick meal! This came together in less than a half-hour. We will be making it again.
[wpurp-searchable-recipe]Ham and Potato Soup – Leftover ham? This is a great way to make a new, quick, easy, and hearty dish from your leftover ham. – chicken broth, baby carrots sliced 1/2-inch thick, sliced celery, chopped Onion, olive oil for sautéing onions, butter softened, All-purpose flour, Milk, salt, pepper *1 tsp Garlic Pepper* , garlic pepper seasoning, cooked ham (cubed), fresh or frozen corn, sharp shredded cheddar cheese for garnish, , In a Dutch oven, sauté the onions with a little olive oil until the onions are transparent. Add the chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 10-minutes or until potatoes are just tender.; Remove most of the vegetables to a bowl or measuring cup.; Gradually add the milk, salt, and *garlic pepper to the hot liquid.; In a small bowl or cup, blend the flour and the softened butter with a spoon to make a paste. Add a spoonful of the butter-flour mixture, whisking after each addition. ; Bring to a boil, cook, and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return the vegetables to the thickened broth. Add ham and corn. Heat through, garnish with grated cheddar cheese, and serve.; ; Garlic Pepper Seasoning: Garlic Pepper Seasoning
8 tsp. Garlic powder
1 Tblsp. Parsley flakes
4- 1/2 tsp. Black pepper
1/2 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. paprika
This makes about 1/4 cup. You will only need one teaspoon for the recipe above but you can also use it for seasoning meats, sauces, pasta, and vegetables. Store in an airtight container.; – – Soups and Stews – Soups and Stews – Main Dishes – Recipe – Soups and Stews – Recipe – Soups and Stews[/wpurp-searchable-recipe]
