Best 4 Chef Johns Ham And Potato Soup Recipes

When assembling a delectable and comforting meal, few dishes surpass the hearty goodness of Chef John's ham and potato soup. Its rich, flavorful broth, tender chunks of ham, and perfectly cooked potatoes combine to create a culinary masterpiece that warms the soul on a chilly day. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special dish to impress your guests, this soup is sure to delight.

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CHEF JOHN'S HAM AND POTATO SOUP

Chef John's Ham and Potato Soup image

You can never have too many soup recipes. This hearty soup is definitely filling enough to serve as a main course.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 rib celery, diced
8 ounces smoked ham, diced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
½ cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives for garnish

Steps:

Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat until golden brown. Stir in carrot, celery, onion, ham, and garlic; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables soften and the onions are translucent.
Stir in flour; cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, 1 cup at a time. Add water and stir to combine. Turn the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the soup for salt and add more if necessary. Stir in potatoes; cook for 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Skim fat if desired.
With a potato masher, mash the soup a few times, leaving plenty of whole chunks of potato. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add cayenne if desired, and add cream. Stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with fresh chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 863.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CHEF JOHN'S HAM AND POTATO SOUP

CHEF JOHN'S HAM AND POTATO SOUP image

Categories Ham

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 rib celery, diced
8 ounces smoked ham, diced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
cayenne pepper (optional)
chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional

Steps:

1. Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat until golden brown. Stir in carrot, celery, onion, ham, and garlic; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables soften and the onions are translucent. 2. Stir in flour; cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, 1 cup at a time. Add water and stir to combine. Turn the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Taste the soup for salt and add more if necessary. Stir in potatoes; cook for 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Skim fat if desired. 4. With a potato masher, mash the soup a few times, leaving plenty of whole chunks of potato. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add cayenne if desired, and add cream. Stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with fresh chives.

CHEF JOHN'S HAM AND POTATO SOUP

Chef John's Ham and Potato Soup image

You can never have too many soup recipes. This hearty soup is definitely filling enough to serve as a main course.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Vegetable Soup

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 rib celery, diced
8 ounces smoked ham, diced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
½ cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives for garnish

Steps:

Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat until golden brown. Stir in carrot, celery, onion, ham, and garlic; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables soften and the onions are translucent.
Stir in flour; cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, 1 cup at a time. Add water and stir to combine. Turn the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste the soup for salt and add more if necessary. Stir in potatoes; cook for 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Skim fat if desired.
With a potato masher, mash the soup a few times, leaving plenty of whole chunks of potato. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add cayenne if desired, and add cream. Stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with fresh chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 863.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

HOLIDAY HAM AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Holiday Ham and Potato Casserole image

I'm showing you how to serve an amazing holiday meal to a crowd using only 1 pound of ham, which is one way to go if the budget is a little tight. Or, if you do end up serving a whole ham, this recipe is perfect for the leftovers.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Potato Casseroles

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

¼ cup unsalted butter
1 cup diced yellow onion
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 4 portions
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
4 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
8 ounces grated sharp white Cheddar cheese
1 pound thinly sliced ham

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat butter in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté with a pinch of salt until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, just to take off that starchy, raw edge, about 2 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and whisk to combine. Whisk in milk. Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until it just starts to simmer and thicken up. Add 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and cayenne. Grate in nutmeg.
Turn off heat. Stir in Worcestershire and fresh thyme leaves. Reserve until needed.
Cover the bottom of a deep 10x15-inch casserole dish with about 25% of the reserved sauce. Add a layer of sliced potatoes, seasoning the tops with some of the remaining salt as desired; ladle over 1/3 of the sauce and sprinkle over 1/3 of the grated Cheddar cheese. Layer in ½ of the sliced ham.
Place another layer of sliced potatoes on top and season with salt. Ladle over ½ of the remaining sauce; repeat layering with Cheddar cheese and ham.
Place last layer of potatoes on top. Ladle over remaining sauce and spread out with a spatula. Sprinkle over remaining Cheddar cheese.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until browned, bubbling, and potatoes are very tender, about 1 ½ hours. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 163.2 mg, Fat 49.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 27.9 g, Sodium 1328.5 mg

Tips:

For a creamy soup, use a combination of broth and milk or cream.
To make the soup heartier, add cooked rice, beans, or pasta.
To add a bit of smokiness, use smoked ham or bacon.
For a vegetarian version of the soup, use vegetable broth and omit the ham.
Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Chef John's Ham and Potato Soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit. With its creamy broth, tender ham, and hearty potatoes, this soup is sure to warm you up on a cold day. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious soup recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!