10/20/2026
🍂🥔Cozy Up with Homemade Ham & Potato Soup🥓🍁
Nothing beats a warm bowl of homemade soup on a chilly fall day!🍲
Stop by Smith's Country Counter and grab these delicious Walnut Creek Smoked Ham Slices to make this creamy and hearty soup.
🍲 CREAMY HAM & POTATO SOUP
🛒 Ingredients:
● 2 cups Walnut Creek Smoked Ham, diced
● 4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
● 1 small onion, diced
● 2 carrots, peeled and diced
● 2 celery stalks, diced
● 3 tablespoons butter
● 3 tablespoons flour
● 3 cups chicken broth
● 2 cups whole milk
● 1 cup heavy whipping cream
● 2 cloves garlic, minced
● 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
● Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Directions:
1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
4. Add diced potatoes and smoked ham. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
5. Stir in milk and heavy cream. Heat gently for another 5 minutes without boiling.
6. For an extra creamy soup, mash a few potatoes right in the pot!
7. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
🥖 Serve with warm bread or homemade biscuits for the perfect fall dinner!
