Instant Pot Ham And Potato Soup Recipe
Description
This Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup is an easy and delicious meal that is full of flavor! It’s made with ham, potatoes, carrots, celery and onion, and cooked in the Instant Pot for a quick and easy dinner. It’s a great way to use up leftover ham from the holidays, or you can use deli ham for a quick meal any night of the week. Serve with a side of crusty bread for a complete meal!
Prep Time
This Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup recipe can be prepared in 15 minutes!
Cook Time
Once the ingredients are prepped, the soup cooks in the Instant Pot in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cubed ham
- 3 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in the Instant Pot on the sauté setting. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the ham and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, carrots and celery and stir to combine.
2. Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the thyme, salt and pepper. Secure the lid and set the pressure release valve to the sealed position. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
3. Stir in the parsley, then whisk together the flour and cream in a small bowl and stir into the soup. Cook on the sauté setting, stirring constantly, until the soup is thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Serve the soup hot with a sprinkle of parsley, if desired.
Equipment
To make this Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup, you will need an Instant Pot, a cutting board, a knife, and a whisk.
Notes
This soup can be made with any type of cooked ham, such as leftover holiday ham, deli ham, or even diced ham steak. It can also be made with any type of potato, such as red potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, or even sweet potatoes.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 282; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 62mg; Sodium: 814mg; Carbohydrates: 28g; Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 14g.
Recipe Tips
1. For a thicker soup, you can add an additional tablespoon of flour to the soup. You can also add a bit more cream to make it creamier.
2. To make this soup vegetarian, replace the ham with diced mushrooms. For a vegetarian version of this soup, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
3. For a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce. You can also add a diced jalapeno pepper for some heat.
4. To make this soup even more flavorful, add a bay leaf and a teaspoon of fresh herbs, such as thyme, oregano or parsley.
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