Ham Potato and Corn Soup
A rich and comforting ham, potato, and corn soup made in one pot. Easy to prepare and loaded with flavor—topped with cheese and bacon for the ultimate cozy meal!
Servings: 6
Calories: 351kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- ½ small onion diced
- 2 carrots chopped bite size
- 2 garlic cloves minced or chopped
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning amount depending on tastes, can always add more later
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 ½ cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk or fat free half and half
- 1 ½ pounds potatoes diced small and optionally peeled
- 8 oz ham diced
- 1 cup corn
- salt and pepper
Toppings
- cooked bacon pieces
- cheddar cheese
Instructions
- If using bacon, fry the pieces first and use and Tablespoon of grease in with carrots and onions below.
- Heat the butter in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, add the onions, carrots and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Mix in the garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme and flour and cook until the flour is lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly stir in the broth, deglazing the pan as you go, add the milk and potatoes, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add the ham and corn, cook until heated and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with bacon pieces and cheese as garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1076mg | Potassium: 870mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3831IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 2mg
