Ham and Potato Soup No Milk or Cream
Warm, hearty, and dairy-free, this Ham and Potato Soup with No Milk or Cream is the ultimate comfort food for cozy evenings. Featuring tender russet potatoes, savory diced ham, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like onion, celery, and carrots, this soup is cooked in a flavorful chicken broth and seasoned with thyme and bay leaf for depth. Naturally thickened by gently mashing a portion of the potatoes, it delivers a creamy consistency without the need for milk or cream. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy one-pot recipe is perfect for family dinners or meal prepping. Serve it piping hot with optional fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Healthy, simple, and satisfying, this is a soup you’ll return to again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 diced Celery stalks
- 2 medium, diced Carrots
- 4 medium, peeled and diced Russet potatoes
- 2 cups, diced Cooked ham
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped for garnish (optional) Fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the diced potatoes and ham. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf and dried thyme.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Remove and discard the bay leaf. Use the back of a spoon to slightly mash some of the potatoes in the pot to naturally thicken the soup, or leave as is for a chunkier texture.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1913 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.8 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 12455 mg | 542% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.3 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.5 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 154.0 g | 308% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 554 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 8471 mg | 180% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
