Cozy Up with Megan’s Ham & Potato Soup

If you’re craving something warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, you’ve come to the right place! Megan’s Ham & Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food. It’s the perfect way to use up leftover ham and fill your kitchen with the smell of pure deliciousness. Bonus? It’s super simple to make and will quickly become a family favorite.

Here’s how you can whip up this cozy bowl of goodness!

Ingredients You’ll Need

This soup is a delightful mix of fresh vegetables, creamy goodness, and savory ham. Here’s what you’ll need to gather:

• Leftover ham: About 1 cup (or more, if you’re feeling generous), chopped.

• Potatoes: 3–4 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces.

• Onion: 1 large yellow onion, diced into ½-inch pieces.

• Carrots: 3 large carrots, sliced into ½–1-inch pieces.

• Celery: 3 stalks, chopped into ½-inch pieces.

• Sweet corn: 1 cup.

• Red bell pepper: 1 cup, chopped.

• Chicken broth: 32 ounces.

• Milk: To add creaminess.

• Cheese: 8 ounces of shredded cheddar.

• Butter: 3–4 tablespoons.

• Garlic: 1–2 cloves, minced.

• Bay leaf: For a little extra flavor.

• Chopped parsley, salt, and pepper: For seasoning and garnish.

How to Make It

Step 1: Prep the Veggies
Start by prepping all your veggies. Chop, dice, and slice everything so it’s ready to go. Trust me, this makes the process so much smoother.

Step 2: Cook the Potatoes
In a large pot, pour in the chicken broth and add your potato chunks. Bring the broth to a boil and let the potatoes cook until they’re just tender.

Step 3: Sauté the Aromatics
While the potatoes are cooking, heat up some butter in a skillet. Toss in the onion, celery, carrots, and red bell pepper. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and sauté until the veggies are soft and fragrant.

Step 4: Combine Everything
Once the potatoes are al dente, add the sautéed veggies, chopped ham, sweet corn, minced garlic, and a bay leaf to the pot. Let everything simmer together on low for about 20–30 minutes, letting the flavors mingle beautifully.

Step 5: Add Creaminess
Turn off the heat and stir in your milk and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until everything is creamy and well incorporated.

Step 6: Season and Serve
Remove the bay leaf, adjust the salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving. Grab a big bowl and enjoy the magic!

Why You’ll Love This Soup

• It’s perfect for chilly days when you need something warm and hearty.

• It’s an excellent way to use up leftover holiday ham.

• The mix of creamy potatoes and melty cheddar cheese makes it irresistible!

• You can easily tweak the ingredients to suit your preferences or what you have on hand.

So, what are you waiting for? This Ham & Potato Soup is calling your name. Whether you’re looking to cozy up on the couch or impress your family with a homemade dinner, this recipe is sure to hit the spot.

Let me know in the comments if you try it out—I’d love to hear what you think or how you made it your own!