Chef John's Ham and Potato Soup Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 29, 2012

yum yum yum! made almost exactly to the recipe and was very good. The only change I made was to saute the vegies in water instead of butter in order to reduce the fat and calories. I also used evaporated fat free milk instead of heavy cream. def a keeper, thanks for sharking

—wagsgirl

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 20, 2012

Followed the recipe exactly. Love Chef John, but was disappointed in the soup. Know the leftover soup will taste better tomorrow.

—margaret

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Mar 25, 2012

VERY good! I doubled the recipe because it said it made four servings. SERIOUSLY? How big are those servings? I have SO much soup left over. It's very rich also so I recommend just a light salad and maybe rolls with this meal! I did add some instant potatoes to thicken but otherwise I stuck to the recipe and my family loved it! The cayenne definitely added a kick. I added about 1/2 tsp. since it didn't say how much.

—lewisfamily503

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Feb 25, 2012

I made this with very few modifications and it turned out superb. I used my own homemade chicken stock and ham stock which I had leftover in the freezer. I used a little less flour just because 1/4 looked like too much. I didn't have any heavy cream but half and half seemed to work just fine. I didn't add any cayenne pepper because my toddlers aren't big on spicy just yet. I did a few drops of Franks RedHot (a cayenne pepper sauce) to my bowl however. I'll be making this comfort food regularly.

—DanPhoodie

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Mar 05, 2012

I've made this recipe a few times now, and whereas I may add some extra seasonings and/or veggies, the basic recipe is fabulous! I usually have to make double if I want any for lunch the next day! Oh, and use the amount of flour called for if you're looking for something thicker than broth-based soup soup, it's a perfect ratio!

—AngelSilverband

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Mar 31, 2012

I made this with packaged diced ham and it was delicious! This soup freezes very well!!

—hope420

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Feb 23, 2012

I showed my husband the video because it looked so yummy. He made it that day and it was such a delicious comfort food. Loved it.

—me

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Apr 12, 2012

This was soooo good! I had leftover Easter ham that I wanted to start to use up, and im so glad I found this recipe. One change I made based on what I had on hand was that I used 2 cans of potatoes. I also used a can of corn instead of carrots, based on preference. I will be making this again! I dont always have ham on hand, so next time I make this, I will be trying it with kielbasa. Thanks for the recipe!! :)

—coloradomommy85

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Nutrition

Calories
467 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
43.3 g
14%

Cholesterol
80 mg
27%

Fat
25.4 g
39%

Fiber
4.1 g
17%

Protein
16.8 g
34%

Sodium
1882 mg
75%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Ham and Potato Soup

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 467
Calories from Fat: 229

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.4g 39 %
Saturated Fat 12.7g 64 %
Cholesterol 80mg 27 %
Sodium 1882mg 75 %
** Potassium 340mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 43.3g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 17 %
Protein 16.8g 34 %
** Sugars 3.2g
** Vitamin A 63 %
** Vitamin C 40 %
** Calcium 5 %
** Iron 10 %
** Thiamin 46 %
** Niacin 43 %
** Vitamin B6 21 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 17 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.