Pioneer Woman Ham And Potato Soup Recipe
Ree Drummond is loved for comfort cooking. Her soups feel warm and nostalgic. This recipe brings homestyle flavors. It feels rich but simple.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups cooked ham diced
- 4 cups potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Optional chopped parsley
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot.
- Add onions and cook until soft.
- Stir in garlic gently.
- Add diced ham.
- Cook until lightly browned.
- Sprinkle flour evenly.
- Stir well to coat.
- Pour in chicken broth slowly.
- Add potatoes next.
- Bring soup to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer.
- Cook until potatoes soften.
- Add milk and cream.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer until thickened.
- Garnish before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover holiday ham.
- Cut potatoes evenly.
- Stir often to prevent sticking.
- Simmer gently, not rapidly.
- Taste before adding extra salt.
- Add broth for thinner soup.