You need this Leftover Ham Soup recipe! Diced ham, fresh veggies, and a creamy broth make this an Instant Pot soup you’re sure to love. It’s the best way to use up leftover ham!
Give this soup a try! It takes just 15 minutes to cook, and I promise you and your family will love it. It’s heartwarming and so delicious. Just thinking about it makes me want another bowl full!
Best Ever Ham and Potato Soup
I love making homemade soup. A bowl of comforting soup or stew is wonderful after a long or cold day. I make everything from creamy shrimp bisque to split pea soup with bacon, and it’s always a hit with my family!
The best part is, it’s much easier to make homemade soup than you might think! What makes it even easier is using the Instant Pot.
Pressure cooker soup like this ham soup or Zuppa Toscana is so simple to make and is totally hands-off. That’s what makes this my favorite ham and potato soup recipe!
Creamy and full of potatoes, ham, and fresh veggies. This is the best ham and potato soup recipe you will ever try!
Ham Potato Soup Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 7 meedium potatoes, cut into chunks, Yukon Gold or Russet
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups diced ham
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery sticks, chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
My favorite part about making this ham potato soup recipe is that you can easily use leftover ham to make it! It’s perfect to make after an Easter or Christmas celebration.
Below are my favorite ham recipes to use for leftover ham. Each one is so easy to make and completely delicious!
If you want to make this soup and have no leftover ham on hand, you can also use pre-packaged diced ham from the store. I promise you, it will taste excellent no matter which ham you use.
How to Make Soup with Ham and Potatoes
- Set the Instant Pot to saute mode. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Once hot, add 2 cups diced ham and saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Add 1 chopped onion, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped celery sticks to the pot. Cook and stir frequently, until onions are translucent.
- Add in 6 cups chicken broth and 7 potatoes cut into chunks. Stir to mix.
- Lock the Instant Pot lid back in place and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once 10 minutes is up, carefully release the pressure and remove the lid. Always release the pressure carefully, using a hand towel or oven mitt.
- Slowly mix in 1 cup heavy cream while stirring. It’s important you do this slowly and carefully.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve, and enjoy!
And there you have it! The easiest Instant Pot Ham Soup recipe you will ever make. And it’s so delicious, too!
I love making pressure cooker soup. It simplifies the whole process and makes a delicious, full-flavor soup in minutes. One bite of this tasty ham soup, and you will not believe it only took 10 minutes to cook!
Is ham potato soup gluten-free?
Yes! All of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free.
Double-check your chicken broth as not all brands are gluten-free. And, of course, make sure your ham was not prepared with any ingredients containing gluten!
Ham and potato soup is a great choice for a gluten-free diet. It’s so creamy and flavorful! You will love it!
What to Serve with Ham and Potato Soup
Serve up ham potato soup with crusty toasted bread. Even better if it’s homemade! Try our easy Sprouted Bread Recipe or even make some Instant Pot Bread.
Soup and grilled cheese recipes go so well together. My favorite combination is with this Air Fryer Grilled Cheese! It’s super easy to make and the French Fry Seasoning gives it so much flavor.
More Easy Soup Recipes You’ll Love
- Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
- Mexican Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup
- Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup (Copycat Recipe)
- Hungarian Mushroom Soup
- Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles
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Have more leftover ham to use? Use it for our Garlic Butter Ham and Cheese Sliders!
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Ham Potato Soup Recipe
🍳 Equipment
- Pressure cooker
🥘 Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 7 medium potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet, cut into chunks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups diced ham
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 celery sticks chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
🔪 Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to saute mode. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, add 2 cups diced ham and saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Add 1 chopped onion, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped celery sticks to the pot. Cook and stir frequently, until onions are translucent.
- Add in 6 cups chicken broth and 7 potatoes cut into chunks. Stir to mix.
- Lock the Instant Pot lid back in place and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once 10 minutes is up, carefully release the pressure and remove the lid.
- Slowly mix in 1 cup heavy cream while stirring.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Always release the steam and remove the lid of your Instant Pot carefully, using an oven mitt or hand towel.
- Mix the heavy cream in slowly.
- For extra deliciousness, top with cheese and serve with homemade bread!
Let us know what you think or ask a question about the recipe!