Easy Potato Soup With Ham Bone All Recipe
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02/29/2012
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
03/25/2012
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.
02/25/2012
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.
04/12/2012
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!! :)
03/05/2012
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!
04/02/2013
I'm what you'd consider a non-cook. If it has more than 2 steps I'm usually lost. The first time I made this recipe I followed the video recipe for it (found on this site and on Food Wishes). I was so pleasantly surprised when the soup came out exactly as I thought it should. I now make it every week or two and I am as happy with it now as I was back then. Creamy and flavorful without being overpowering, it's everything I look for in a comfort food. I do leave out the cayenne now, though it's tasty either way. That's just my personal preference. Don't miss the video. There's nothing like Chef John's good humor to make you smile while you cook.
03/31/2012
I made this with packaged diced ham and it was delicious! This soup freezes very well!!
07/10/2012
We eat a lot of soup because it's the perfect way to camoflauge vegetables for my picky husband. He devoured this recipe. I did make some changes for a soup we'd be more accustomed to eating. First, I used chicken broth in place of the water, added another 1/2 pound of potatoes for a thicker soup, and added other herbs/spices such as parsley, paprika, onion powder, and just a tad of chopped jalapenos. (Hey it's TX, we live spicy) ;) great soup and a delicious meal!
02/23/2012
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.
04/22/2012
This is so easy and a perfect way to use up the leftover Easter ham. I made a few revisions..used all chicken stock (low sodium) and no water and substituted fat free half and half for the heavy cream. Also, I didn't have any fresh chives, so I added dehydrated chives to the soup (approx. 1 tbsp) the last 15minutes of cooking. My family loved it and my husband said it was one of his favorite soups I make (and I make a lot of soup)!
05/18/2012
Simply perfect for those cold days (I'm in South Africa, it's winter here). Doubled the recipe, but, thanks to everyone going for second helpings the pot was empty by the end of the day! Keeper, no changes needed.
03/02/2012
This soup was so delicious!! My teenage boys fought over the last bowl. I used a whole ham steak from the grocery store and the extra ham was great and made it a meal.
04/10/2012
I made this with leftover Easter ham and didn't even need to use the bone which I had given to my sister. It was great. Wasn't sure how many potatoes to use so I used 4 medium sized ones. I also used the water I had the potatoes soaking in for the water(I know it makes gravy better, so I thought it would flavor & thicken the soup a bit). I didn't have cayenne, so I used a bit of homegrown Serrano pepper flakes. I also didn't have cream, so I used milk and threw in a few handfuls of grated cheddar cheese. This will be a recipe I make again.
12/16/2015
This soup is like being wrapped in a blanket on a cold winters night!!! I follow the recipe as is, with ony a slight change or two. Being from MN/WI, everything is better with cheese!!!! I usually add a cup or so of shredded sharp cheddar or for a smokier taste with a bland ham I've used smoked gouda. Also, I love thicker soups (the kind you can mop up with bread) so as the soup bubbles on the stove, I take out a cup or so and let it cool slightly. I then puree it in the blender until smooth and then return it to the pot and incorporate it back in. This really releases the starch and thickens it up nicely. **I usually do the last step with any of my cream-based or thicker soups.**
04/07/2013
I made this using leftover Easter ham, and would warn folks to be careful not to use the parts heavily glazed. It's like adding a few tablespoons of sugar to the soup. This is a good recipe and I'll definitely make it again.
04/13/2013
Add this one to your soup repertoire because it's super delicious, easy to make, and so comforting on a cool evening. Oh, and only one stockpot to clean. Made exactly as written other than adding a ham hock (discarded after cooking) and replacing salt & pepper with 1/4 teaspoon Sazón seasoning. Added the optional cayenne pepper but omitted the optional chives for garnish. The flavors are so good that this could be converted to a great ham & bean soup by subbing white beans for the potatoes. Superb recipe, Chef John.
04/13/2012
This is by far the best soup I've ever made! It reminds me of my mother's potato soup, but much more flavor (sorry mom)! Will definitely make this again and again!
03/31/2012
Both my husband and I very much enjoyed this soup. Using a good chicken broth (I used homemade and even used broth were water was called for) and a good smoked ham are key. We however prefer a thicker chunkier soup. Next time I will use more potato and more ham. We add cream per individual serving per individual's taste as well as the cayenne. Flavor is fabulous and it is also very easy to make. I used several spoonfuls of instant mashed potato flakes to increase the thickness this time but am hoping next time with more potatoes not to have to do this.
12/19/2014
just the "RIGHT AMOUNT" of garlic and spices. Perfect. ! ! Cooking it with chicken broth and the cream made it so tasty. Just for the last few minutes, I added whipping cream just until warm, then 1/4 c.of sour cream. Such a great taste. I have made it both ways. You just can't go wrong. We have this at least 2 to 3 times a month. I have also added chopped bacon.
05/04/2012
We love this recipe! I made it for company and my hubby repeatedly and enthusiastically stated that it did not come from a can! Lol!
01/17/2013
Excellent! I have made this recipe 4 times over the past 3 months and have enjoyed every cup or bowl. It's easy to make and takes minimal time to prepare. Please be advised the Cayenne Pepper is essential. Should you not like spicy soup use 1/4 teaspoon, those more adventurous 1/2 is recommended. Don MacLean
04/10/2012
Awesome soup---for a little more color I added some frozen peas toward the end and its great with a little grated cheese for garnish or sliced hard boiled eggs! Excellent!
01/24/2014
This recipe is the bomb.com. My girlfriend and even my kids loved it. She says it's even better than her mom's but will NEVER admit she said it lol. The only thing that I really changed was instead of smoke ham I used bacon. I just fried it up in about 1/4" chunks and then added it to my stock pot. I also added some corn as well just to make it a little heavier as a meal. I am actually making it again tonight because both of my kids chose this meal over PIZZA! This is not a misprint, they actually chose it over PIZZA. That should say it all about this recipe.
02/23/2013
Excellent. I followed the recipe exactly and the soup had a really delicious flavor with just a hint of creaminess. I am not a big fan of creamed soups so, this was a winner for me. I used a one pound ham steak and there was plenty of meat to go around. I think the cayenne pepper is pretty key in this soup, I wouldn't leave it out.
04/08/2013
This was a very easy & VERY GOOD recipe. Had some left over Easter ham cause how much ham can one really eat? Anyway, followed the recipe but added 2 more carrots & 2 more ribs of celery to amp up the veggies. I also subbed more chicken stock/broth for the water. I will be making this one again!
05/05/2013
I mostly did this recipe as written but omitted the water and added ham with the potatoes in step 3. Even so...after mashing a few times...still fairly thin soup. So, I quickly cooked 3 more smallish peeled Idaho potatoes (cubed small) and added those in. Much better! I like more potatoes and less liquid. I did add a few more herbs/spices I wanted and did use your normal baking type potatoes. Personally, I don't feel the water is necessary and make a couple more potatoes then called for. Good base but for me, it needed to be less thin and more chunks of potato. Thanks CJ for the good start! I forgot, I did add around 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar and really liked that addition. :)
05/14/2012
I tried this before it was published...my Dec. 2011 review: Excellent soup, even better the second day. I did add more ham, celery and carrots than recipe, but still kept everything else the same. So just a bit chunkier. Used our leftover Christmas ham.
10/27/2012
Disappointing! This had a pretty good flavor, but it wasn't thick and creamy like I had hoped. I followed the recipe exactly. I did add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper and thought it added a nice little kick.
03/13/2012
Love This Soup!!! Will be in our recipe box to make over and over. Followed the recipe except that we were about 3 oz. short on chicken broth, so made it up in beer! Added Pale Ale. Turned out awesome! Thanks so much!!!
01/21/2015
I replaced chicken broth with pork stock , and cooked inside the soup 2 whole potatoes that I smashed inside the soup as pure to thicken it a lot more, turn out to be awesome .
05/01/2012
I am trying to improve my cooking skills and all I can say is this is the BEST soup recipe ever! My kids love it and my husband constantly asks for it.
01/12/2014
Very good soup. Made this for diner this evening using left over ham. Came out very good. I also threw in the ham bone while the soup cooked. I doubled the recipe and substituted milk for the water called in the recipe. Next time i will use a bit more potatoes and ham in the soup.
04/27/2012
perfect!
01/23/2014
This soup was delicious! I will be making it again.
08/13/2016
This is the first thing I've ever reviewed on here, but I've been using Chef John's recipes for a long time!!! This soup was so good! I had 4 bowls of it for dinner, 2 for breakfast and the rest for lunch! I told my kids it came out too spicy and they wouldn't like it, just because I didn't want to share it! I'm a terrible person! The only thing I did differently was throw more onions, celery and carrots in it. Thank you chef John!
04/05/2013
this was to die for good! my husband loved it and even gave some out to his work crew! 5 star
01/12/2014
I Substituted Silk Coconut Creamer for heavy cream to avoid the fat and it still was delicious.
10/21/2012
Followed recipe exactly and it was so flavorful & easy! Served with French bread rolls on a chilly fall evening. Easily served four big appetites!
02/02/2013
Thank-you, Chef John! This is THE most delish recipe!! I've made it at least 3 or four times. Waiting on a potful now!! I would give it 10 stars but the ratings only go to five!! Thanks again for sharing!!
03/07/2013
On this cold, wintery day in Ohio, this was truly a comfort soup. I doubled the recipe to freeze for another day. It is delicious and I changed nothing. Keep sending us your recipes Chef John, I have not tried any of your recipes to date that have been anything short of wonderful and dependable! Jenny in Ohio
01/10/2014
Simply delish! After a very long day at the grocery store, I dreaded the thought of fixing dinner & knew my tootsies were pretty much done in. Then I remembered I had saved Chef John's Ham & Potato Soup recipe. Saved is right! This was easy-peasy to prep, & within the hour, hubby & I were licking ours spoons! Served with a side of grilled cheese & beefy tomatoes sandwiches. Perfect ending to a not so perfect day! Thanks Chef John!
04/20/2012
Followed the recipe exactly. Love Chef John, but was disappointed in the soup. Know the leftover soup will taste better tomorrow.
05/28/2013
This soup is so good, made just as Chef John did, except I added more celery and carrots. Was so easy to make and it makes a large pot of soup. I will freeze the left overs, because its just me and my husband.
04/12/2012
easy and very good. I used left over ham from Easter dinner. I followed the recipe exactly. I would make this again.
09/18/2012
Didn't have quite enough potatoes, so instead of running to the store I used some left over french fries (chopped) and some leftover mashed potatoes. Didn't have to use as much flour, because of that. Made this on a rainy day with some cornbread and thumbs up all around. This is a good one for keeps
04/11/2012
awesome recipe!!! Even my 2 year old wanted more!!
09/22/2012
I have made quite a few soups and have to admit that this wa an execellent one. I only made a minor change which was add an additional cup of chicken broth instead of one of the cups of water. Truly an excellent soup and will warm your tummy on a cool autumn . day. Thanks Chef John....now to look for other soup recipes you have on here.
10/20/2012
I loved this recipe! It was just right for a chilly fall evening. I am most certainly making this again.
04/17/2012
I've made this a couple of times already, it is by far the best potato soup I have ever had!!
04/06/2013
I rarely review BUT this soup is excellent and needs to be shared as the go to recipe for Potato/Ham soup. It was tasty the first night but just OUTSTANDING the next day. It is perfect for post holiday ham and I followed the recipe fairly close and you can just tweek to your family's likes. Can't go wrong, easy too!
11/02/2012
This soup is my new favorite.
03/07/2012
Loved it! I used turkey ham and it was great. I will certainly make this, again.
03/12/2012
I think this is a great soup. I realized that I forgot to add the cream. Look forward to the next time I make it and add the cream, I am sure it will be even better.
12/31/2012
Very good! Didn't have celery, so left that out and it was still delicious. Also used a slow cooker to simmer over night after the initial pan work. The color changed to orange rather than the creamy white, perhaps from the carrots and long simmering, but the flavor quite was very deep. Added the cream right before serving.
04/10/2012
Delicious and perfect ratio of flour to butter. (I've never gotten this right before!) I did Chef John's recipe but added dried sage, more carrots and a can of black-eyed peas. It was wonderful and got rid of the Easter ham. Thanks, Chef John!
02/28/2012
This is still in the pot finishing up...excellent soup. I had to leave out the onion due to food allergies, added some crushed dehydrated green scallions during the initial cooking process. Even with that change its a great soup...
02/26/2012
Really a very good soup & another way to use up leftovers :-)
10/22/2012
Not being fond of the potato soups I have tried in the past, I found myself with 200 lbs of spuds. I thought I might try my hand at soup, thinking it would freeze well. I tried several recipes, without being impressed, until I tried Chef John's. I have been making it by the gallon and have yet to freeze any. Everyone LOVED it. I used turkey ham in one batch and it was great!
03/01/2012
Chef John scores with another 5 gold star recipe with this one. I made it according to the recipe, including the cayenne pepper. The whole family enjoyed it. Tip: I use sea salt in almost all of my recipes for more flavor. I live at 6500 ft elevation and I had to simmer the potatoes for 25 minutes but that's what I'm used to and it isn't a big deal. In the video, Chef John didn't cut off the fat rind from the ham whereas I always have. I don't know why I do that when I make baked beans with raw bacon. Chef John, thanks again for this recipe. I enjoy watching your cooking videos!
02/08/2013
Delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will make this again.
06/29/2012
Most of the ham and potato soup recipes I found online had a 50/50 ratio of chicken broth and milk. I hesitated to make Chef John's recipe because it is mostly chicken broth and water. Not to worry! The final product was thick and flavorful. I wouldn't change a thing! Note that I left out the celery because I didn't have any on hand and chose not to peel the potatoes. Yum!
04/06/2013
I had left over ham from Easter dinner that I had cooked in a recipe from this site which included brown sugar. As i was making the soup and test tasting it I found the sweetness of the brown sugr just a tad overpowering so I added a tsp of dill weed (a family favorite) and a bay leaf. It helped decrease the taste of the brow sugar and while the soup was simmering at the end I added a about a tsp of sherry wine vinegar to top things of. My DH who rarely says much about his meals told it was one of the best soups I had ever made. I am going to try this again the way it is intended the next time with the smoked ham and see what he says.
02/28/2012
Made it tonight while hubby was at work. He loved it. Fantastic!
03/29/2012
5 STARS - definitely!! So much flavor! For me, the ham added to the flavor. But for the vegetarians in my family I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and left out the ham and they loved it! My husband said I was getting to be a better soup maker! Thanks to Chef John :)
12/03/2013
I made a small batch of this as written. It was too bland for me. The next batch I made, I caramelized the onions, ham, and potatoes before adding fresh chicken stock (no water!!!). Why on earth wouldn't you try to extract as much flavor from the ingredients?!? Mine turned out with a much better depth of flavor from just a few extra minutes work. There's no reason that soup can't be more than the sum of its ingredients. It's a perfectly adequate soup as written but I need more flavor in my soup. Thanks Chef John for a jumping off point. :o)
06/13/2012
This turned out wonderful. Will defiantly be making this again. So far Chef John's recipes are 2 for 2 with me.
05/20/2012
This is wonderful. Don't be shy with the cayenne, either. Definitely a keeper.
04/11/2012
Super delicious! Even better the next night!
01/13/2013
Very good soup. I used 1/2 and 1/2 instead of heavy cream and it was still good. Didn't need any additional salt (as long as you don't use low-sodium chicken broth). Used leftover HoneyBaked Ham, so the soup was slightly sweet, which tasted good! I didn't use any celery either. Next time I make it I will reduce the water to 1-1/2 cups.
03/27/2012
This was incredible! I brought it to work and got rave reviews and even I LOVED IT - and I generally don't like soup. But following some basic rules (like how to make a rue, correctly!), it was thick, creamy and super tasty! Thank you Chef John ;)
10/21/2012
Make it exactly as stated, you won't be disappointed.
01/15/2014
I made this with packaged diced ham and it was delicious.
04/17/2013
Highly yummy! Good mix of flavors in each spoonful ;)
04/20/2012
Absolutely delicious!!
12/06/2013
This is really good. I did change a couple things though to eliminate dairy and wheat. I used oil instead of butter. Eliminated the cream, and used 2 cups of rice milk mixed with 3 tablespoons of cornstarch to make a slurry instead of a floured roux. I added the milk/cornstarch slurry the last few minutes of cooking and it turned out great. I also added a handful of frozen peas at the end to give this some nice colour contrast and flavour. My kids also loved it which is a huge bonus!!
04/19/2012
Yummy! This was so good! I used regular baking potatoes, leftover ham, homemade chicken broth, and 2% milk instead of the cream. I also mixed in some chopped parsley at the end, which gave it a nice little flash of color. My husband and kids all enjoyed this soup. Will definately be adding to my recipe box and making again!
04/02/2013
What is there to be said? It's delicious! Must admit that I used more (like twice) ham. And I was very free with the cayenne pepper. UMMM. Thank you, Chef John.
02/27/2012
This was delicious...I pretty much followed the recipe, but used red and yellow pepper because I did not have carrots. I also used half and half because I did not have heavy cream and it was fantastic. I also added asparagus...Yumm! This would be great after Easter!!!
03/08/2012
Have made this several times. Great!!! One of my families favorites, just the way it is. Super for these cold IA. winters.
09/24/2012
I swear this soup just cured a horrible cold I've been suffering with for four days! Best part about this is the simple ingredients, yet the taste is rich. Not too filling like many potato soups, yet hearty enough to be a meal in itself. I followed the recipe exactly, though doubled it so have plenty to freeze. Thank you, "Chef John!" Even the pickiest eaters in my household loved it.
04/05/2013
I thought this was very good. Aside from my scalloped potatoes with ham, I was trying to think of another way to use up my ham and this was perfect. I also added corn the next day. I will be making it again.
12/13/2015
This is an excellent (and simple) recipe with layers of flavor and a bit of french technique. Not a creamy version but once you taste what browned butter and fresh ingredients produce you'll wonder why you haven't done this before. A solid recipe that can be built on with substitutions or additions (smoked Salmon Potato and Asparagus soup perhaps) Made this exactly as written and everyone went back for seconds. Makes plenty for four with leftover to lunch on later. This is a keeper. Be sure to brown the butter. Yum!
02/28/2012
love it,more stars
12/13/2016
This is a excellent hearty soup. The only change I made was making a ham bone broth instead of the chicken broth. When we finish a ham with bone I usually make bean soup. This time I simmered the ham/bone in about 6 cups water about 1 1/2 hr. then remove ham from the bone. Then I followed Chef John's recipe. By the way, Yukon gold potatoes are the best even though it's noted any potato can be used. Yummy is right !
02/20/2013
This is a great soup. I followed Chef John's recipe adding fresh, large chunks of cauliflower when I added the potatoes. A bowl is a meal. Hearty. The touch of cayenne, which I normally skip in recipes, was perfect.
10/10/2012
Made this soup last night with a batch of cheddar galic rolls, very good !
10/19/2012
Love, love this soup!!
01/08/2015
Doubled recipe. Used up some nice thick smoked bacon. Added to soup and used drippings along with some butter to sauté vegtables.like some had noted my soup turned out a little "thin". To thicken it I heated up an individual serving until it was starting to boil. Took it off the heat and added some Idahoan brand instant mashed potatoes. I eye balled the amount stirred it added a little more stirred again and it was TERRIFIC. I am not sure how well the addition would freeze so I plan to add after I thaw a portion.
11/05/2012
I loved it. It's so easy to make and so good to eat. I'll be making this over and over again.
10/13/2013
I made this today for the first time ever (I've never made soup before besides from a can), and my hubby loved it. I know a meal is a hit when he keeps complimenting it for an hour or two after he's done eating. That happened today. I did not put any celery or milk in it because I didn't have either, but my hubby agreed celery would be a nice touch in it. The milk is not needed, though. I am only giving this four stars because this isn't a recipe that blew us over, but it is very good and will be added to my rotation of "now and then" foods.
12/17/2014
Yummy. I added crispy shredded bacon and carrots and a few shrooms but otherwise totally followed recipe. BTW Chef John- how do you get an Art Major off your doorstep? Offer to pay for the Pizarro! Am not a smarty pants, just the mother of a San Francisco Sous Chef. When ever she is here (not very often as I an sure you know) and I yell for help she just walks in and says, "Oh mom just do this, " turns and walks out.
01/14/2014
This was nice and thick. I used 6 potatoes. However I felt like I spent a lot of time at the stove. Next time I think I'll try the slow cooker recipe on site.
04/04/2013
WIth our leftover Easter ham, I tried this recipe. My husband and children loved it! I probably put more celery and onion than listed, but otherwise stuck with the recipe. My family isn't big on soups, but they asked for seconds and to have this soup again. Simple, easy, and filling. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks Chef John!
04/07/2013
made this tonight for my grandchildren,whom,i am thankful,are not picky eaters ages seven,five, and 4.they have pronounced this a keeper! wiped bowls clean with biscuits and asked for seconds.
01/28/2015
everyone loved the soup, no leftovers!
01/25/2016
While good, it was a bit time consuming to make. Everyone in the family prefers "Delicious Ham and Potato Soup" over this one.
11/17/2014
I really enjoyed this soup, perfect consistency. Not too heavy, not too light. Great flavor and easy to follow directions. YUM.
10/29/2012
This was really good! I followed the directions, just doubled them for my family of six. Also, used half and half instead of heavy cream. Served it with shredded cheddar cheeses and croutons like they do at our local steakhouse. It was great!
10/14/2012
Super easy to make, great flavor, excellent recipe!
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/220127/chef-johns-ham-and-potato-soup/
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