NORDIC POTATO SOUP WITH HAM

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This soup is fantastic to come home to when you've been outside in the cold all day. This goes great with some crusty rye bread and a marinated cucumber salad....YUM!

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 23m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium thin-skinned potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 lbs. total)
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 smoked ham hock (about 1 lb.)
1 tablespoon dry dill weed
2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup whipping cream
dill sprigs (but good) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt.
  • or larger electric slow cooker, combine potatoes, onion, ham hock, dill weed, lemon peel, white pepper, and broth.
  • Cover and cook at low setting until ham hock and potatoes are very tender when pierced (7 1/2 to 8 hours).
  • Lift out ham hock and let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Meanwhile, remove about 1 cup of the potatoes with a little of the broth; whirl in a blender or food processor until pureed and then return the puree to the crock-pot.
  • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cream; blend into potato mixture.
  • Increase cooker heat setting to high.
  • Remove and discard fat and bone from ham; tear meat into bite-size pieces and stir into soup.
  • Cover and cook, stirring 2 or 3 times, for 20 more minutes.
  • Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired.

Chris Arce
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Overall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Prakash Bista
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I found this soup to be too creamy for my liking. I think it would have been better with a thinner broth.


Mudau Murangi
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more salt and pepper. I also would have liked to see more vegetables in it.


Hizbullah Ahmed
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of potatoes, ham, and dill. It's also very easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Dan Wolf
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I'm not a huge fan of potato soup, but this one is really good! The ham and dill give it a lot of flavor. It's also very easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Joan Tracy
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ham and potatoes are a classic combination and the creamy broth is so comforting. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mr Jahid
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! The family loved it. It's creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of ham. The dill adds a nice touch of freshness. It's definitely a keeper!


Sheikh Nepal
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This Nordic potato soup with ham is incredibly comforting! It's filled with tender potatoes, hearty chunks of ham, and a rich, creamy broth. The flavors are perfectly balanced, with a hint of smokiness from the ham and a touch of sweetness from the c


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