This is one of my favorite cold-weather recipes. It’s easy to make and so good for you!
Ingredients
To make this soup, you will need:
- 2 pounds of potatoes (choose your favorite kind)
- 1 pound of ham hocks or country-style pork ribs
- 3 cups chicken broth or beef broth (or water if you don’t have either on hand)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for sauteing the vegetables
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp butter
- Butter is a dairy product that’s made by churning cream, but it can also be made from other sources such as milk or water. It’s used in this recipe because it adds flavor, moisture and richness to your soup!
1 onion, chopped
Cut the onion in half from top to bottom, then cut each half in half again. You should have 4 quarters of an onion.
Take one quarter and cut off the ends, then slice it into thin strips (called “rings”).
2 celery sticks, chopped
Celery is a good source of vitamin C and fiber. It’s also rich in potassium, folate and thiamin.
Celery is one of the most versatile vegetables around– it can be eaten raw or cooked; added to soups, stews and casseroles; used to make relishes as well as juice (celery juice has been touted as an alternative cancer treatment).
4 cups chicken stock
4 cups chicken stock
You can use vegetable stock if you prefer, or even ham stock if you have some on hand. If neither of these options are available to you, water will also work in a pinch.
2 cups diced potatoes, peeled and left whole if small or halved if large
- 2 cups diced potatoes, peeled and left whole if small or halved if large
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced ham steak (or ham hock)
2 cups diced carrots (optional)
Carrots are one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat. They’re loaded with beta-carotene, vitamin A and potassium.
Carrots are also a good source of fiber, which helps keep you regular and lowers your risk of heart disease.
3 cups cooked ham meat, diced into bite-sized pieces (optional)
- 3 cups cooked ham meat, diced into bite-sized pieces (optional)
You can substitute chicken or turkey for the ham. If you use frozen ham, thaw it first before dicing it into bite-sized pieces. You can also add vegetables like peas, corn or green beans to this soup to increase the nutritional value and enhance its flavor even more!
This is a great recipe for cold weather
This is a great recipe for cold weather. It’s easy to make, it uses up leftovers and it uses ham.
If you have leftover ham, this soup will make use of it in an easy way! You can also use fresh or frozen vegetables instead of canned ones if you prefer.
Conclusion
Well, there you have it! A delicious recipe for ham and potato soup. We hope that you enjoy this dish as much as we did when we first tried it. You can easily substitute some or all of the ingredients with what’s available in your kitchen if necessary — maybe even add another type of meat or vegetable if desired.
