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Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup

Published: Dec 19, 2022 · Modified: Jan 3, 2023 by Mindee · This post contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Not sure what to do with all that leftover ham? This cheesy ham and potato soup recipe will become your new go to ham soup recipe! Ready in 30 minutes or less, this hearty soup is just as easy as it is quick! Pure comfort food just in time for soup season!

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A hot bowl of soup full of ham, potatoes and cheesy flavor!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • This family favorite is ready in 30 minutes!
  • Quick and easy cheesy soup with ham and tender potatoes that'll warm you up on a cold day!
  • Can easily be doubled to accommodate the whole family!
  • Great way to use up leftover holiday ham.

Ingredient Notes

  • Ham - It doesn't matter if your ham was different flavors like Hickory Smoked or Honey Ham. Whatever leftover ham you have will work! If you don't have leftover ham but are in the mood for this delicious soup you can sub a 6-8 ounce package of ham cubes!
  • Velveeta - I like to use Velveeta because is melts so smooth. Substitute queso blanco velveeta for a white cheddar twist! You can use 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese instead if you prefer.
  • Corn - Yes, drain the corn!
  • Butter - Both salted or unsalted work fine for this recipe.
  • Potatoes - I use russet potatoes. Red potatoes would be fine as well. I find that they hold up the best. Yukon gold potatoes tend to fall apart.
  • Chicken Broth - I highly recommend making your broth from a chicken base instead of bouillon granules. A base has the best flavor as it is a concentrated chicken stock and doesn't get stale like the granules. My favorite brand is Better with Bouillon.
  • Flour - All purpose flour is what I use.
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How to Make Step by Step Instructions

  • Begin by getting your ingredients ready! 
  • Chop the ham, carrots, onions, and potatoes.
  • Drain the corn.
  • In a large soup pot, melt the butter on the stove top over medium heat.
  • Once the melted butter is sizzling add the carrots and onions. 
  • Sauté until the onions start to look translucent. 
  • Add the flour and stir to make a paste. 
  • Add the chicken broth a little at a time stirring in between each addition until all the broth has been added. 
Melting the butter in a pot then adding the carrots, onion, flour and chicken broth.
Melt butter, sauté carrots and onions. Stir in flour followed by chicken broth.
  • Add the cubed potatoes and simmer until they are cooked through.
  • Add the diced ham, drained corn and Velveeta (for a creamy soup). 
  • Cook until the ham is heated through and the Velveeta is melted and evenly distributed throughout the soup. 
  • Remove from heat.
  • Salt and pepper (psst...white pepper tastes so much better than black pepper) to taste and serve!
Adding the potatoes, ham, corn and velveeta to the soup.
Tender potatoes, extra ham, corn and velveeta to finish off this comforting soup!

Recipe FAQs and Pro Tips

How long is leftover ham good for?

According to foodsafety.gov , ham is good for up to 4 days if stored properly in the fridge. 

Can I freeze leftover ham?

Yes, put it in an airtight container and pop it in the freezer.  I recommend thawing and using it within 6 months. Thaw in the fridge before use.

What if I don't have leftover ham but still want to make this soup?

In the meat section at the grocery store you can usually find packages of cubed ham. You can use this in place of leftover ham.

Can I use real cheese instead of velveeta?

Yes, you can. Use 1 to 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese. Start with 1 cup of cheese then add more according to your tastes.

What can I serve with this soup?

Rolls are certainly a popular thing to serve with soups. I have a few great options. My 90 Minute Dinner Rolls are a popular favorite. If you prefer a wheat roll check out my Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls. If you're a beginner let me recommend my No Knead Parker House Rolls!

I still have more leftover Christmas ham! What else can I do with it?

Can I recommend a Ham and Cheese Pot Pie? It's one of my other favorites. Or how about some Ham Tetrazzini!  It's quick and easy!  Or perhaps some delicious Ham Stuffed Sweet Potatoes!  I think I would personally with some Ham and Cheese Sliders.  Who doesn't love  a good ham sandwich!

More Recipes for the Best Soups

  • Easy Potato Bacon Soup - Great for the time of year when you're super busy!
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup - Perfect way to use extra chicken breasts!
  • Instant Pot Chicken Chili - My favorite soup for a cold chilly day!
  • Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup - Tasty recipe that's a fix it and forget it!

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Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup Recipe

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  • Author: Mindee
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 quarts of Soup 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American
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Not sure what to do with all that leftover ham? This cheesy ham and potato soup will become your new go to ham soup recipe! Ready in 30 minutes or less, this hearty soup is just as easy as it is quick!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • ½ cup chopped Onion
  • 1 cup sliced or diced Carrots
  • ½ cup Butter
  • ⅛ cup Flour
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 cup small cubed Potatoes
  • 2 cups cubed Ham
  • 1 (15.25 oz) Can of Corn Kernels, drained
  • 8 oz. Velveeta Cheese

Instructions

  1. Slice, dice, chop up and gather all your ingredients.
  2. Melt the butter in a soup pot.  Once sizzling and the carrots and onions.  Saute' just until the onions start to look translucent.
  3. Stir in the flour making a pasty mixture.  Add the chicken broth a little at a time, stirring with each addition until all the broth has been added.
  4. Add the potatoes.  Simmer until the potatoes are cooked through.
  5. Add the ham, corn (drained)  and velveeta.
  6. Continue to cook over low heat until the ham is heated through and the velveeta is melted and completely blended in.
  7. Serve!

Notes

  • You can substitute 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese for the Velveeta.  Start with 1 cup and add more to your taste.
  • Ham cubes work just as well for this soup.
  • This soup is excellent made fresh but even better the second day making this an ideal make ahead meal.  Once the soup is finished cooking cover and pop it in the fridge to reheat the next day!

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Comments

  1. Nancy

    December 11, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    This recipe looks wonderful. I have not made it yet because I am not sure about the amount of flour to use. The picture looks like it might be a full cup. In the recipe, I could read this much of the fraction; 1/. The denominator is a character I cannot make out. Is it 1/8, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, or a full cup?

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    • Mindee

      December 12, 2020 at 6:11 am

      It's one eighth (1/8) of a cup.

      Reply
  2. G. T.

    April 22, 2019 at 11:24 am

    Sooooo Delicious!!!

    ★★★★★

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  3. Julie

    December 28, 2018 at 11:52 am

    I made this last night and it was so delicious! This will definitely be a soup I do with any leftover ham I. The future!

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    • mindeescookingobsession

      December 29, 2018 at 12:37 pm

      Yay! Glad you loved it!

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