When the weather turns chilly and everyone wants something warm and filling, this simple one-pot supper is hard to beat. It comes together with just a handful of everyday ingredients, making it a wonderful choice for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, or those evenings when you want a comforting homemade meal without a lot of fuss.
This soup is especially nice with buttered crackers, warm crusty bread, or a simple green salad on the side. If you want to stretch the meal for hungry folks around the table, a grilled cheese sandwich or toasted rolls make it feel extra cozy and satisfying.
4-Ingredient Ham and Potato Soup
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 cups diced cooked ham
2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
Directions
1. Add the diced potatoes, diced ham, and chicken broth to a large pot. Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring everything to a gentle boil.
2. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender and starting to break down a little.
3. Stir in the heavy cream and continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring gently, until the soup is hot and slightly thickened. If you like a thicker texture, lightly mash some of the potatoes right in the pot with the back of a spoon.
4. Taste and serve hot. Ladle into bowls and enjoy right away.
Variations & Tips
For a thicker soup: Mash more of the cooked potatoes before adding the cream. This gives the broth a heartier texture without adding any extra ingredients.
For a thinner soup: Stir in a splash of extra broth if the soup thickens more than you like as it sits. Potatoes keep soaking up liquid, especially if the soup rests a bit before serving.
For picky eaters: Dice the ham and potatoes nice and small so every spoonful is easy to eat. Smaller pieces also help the soup cook a little faster and give it that cozy, homestyle feel.
For leftovers: Store the cooled soup in the refrigerator and reheat it gently on the stovetop over low heat. If it seems too thick the next day, just add a little broth or cream to loosen it up.