Creamy Ham & Potato Soup (or Chowder) 🥔🥣 — thick, hearty, and comfort food at its best!

Here’s the full homemade recipe 👇

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🥔 Creamy Ham & Potato Soup

🧂 Ingredients

• 4 cups potatoes (peeled & diced)

• 1 cup cooked ham (diced)

• ½ cup onion (chopped)

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 cups milk (or half & half for richer soup)

• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional but delicious)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Cook Potatoes

1. In a large pot, add potatoes, onion, garlic, and chicken broth.

2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

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Step 2: Make Cream Base

1. In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes (do not brown).

3. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thick.

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Step 3: Combine

1. Pour the creamy mixture into the potato pot.

2. Add diced ham, salt, pepper, and thyme.

3. Simmer 5–10 minutes until thick and creamy.

4. Stir in cheese if using.

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🔥 Make It Thicker

✔ Mash some potatoes in the pot
✔ Add extra cheese
✔ Simmer uncovered a few extra minutes

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🧡 Extra Flavor Ideas

• Add crispy bacon

• Add carrots & celery

• Stir in 2 tbsp sour cream

• Top with green onions

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If you want, I can also give:

• Crockpot version

• Loaded baked potato style

• Low carb version

• No flour gluten-free version

Just tell me 😊