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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Leftover Ham Soup

    Leftover Ham Soup

    Published: Nov 14, 2022 Modified: Feb 21, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    You need this Leftover Ham Soup recipe in your life! Diced ham, potatoes, 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!

    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!

    Leftover ham soup in a white bowl close up photo
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    • Ham Soup Recipe
    • Leftover Ham Soup Ingredients
    • How to Make Ham Soup in the Instant Pot
    • Ham Soup Recipes FAQs
    • Best Ham Recipes
    • Best Leftover Ham Recipes
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    • 💬 Reviews

    Ham Soup Recipe

    I love making homemade soup. A bowl of comforting soup or stew is wonderful after a long or cold day. I make everything from shrimp bisque to split pea soup, and it’s always a hit with my family! Instant Pot soups like my Zuppa Toscana are so simple to make and are totally hands-off.

    This recipe for ham and potato soup is one of my family’s absolute favorites. It is requested over and over again. They are always waiting for the day after Easter or Christmas for this soup to be made. 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.

    Ham soup recipe in two bowls

    Leftover Ham Soup Ingredients

    • chicken broth
    • potatoes, cut into chunks, Yukon Gold or Russet
    • heavy cream
    • olive oil
    • diced ham
    • carrots, chopped
    • celery sticks, chopped
    • minced garlic
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    This is my go-to recipe after an Easter or Christmas celebration. My family always looks forward to this delicious soup the day after.

    Ingredients for making leftover ham soup

    How to Make Ham Soup in the Instant Pot

    1. Chop the ham into small cubes or use pre-cut ham.
    2. Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add olive oil.
    3. Once hot, add diced ham and saute for 1-2 minutes.
      Sauteing ham for ham soup recipe
    4. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Cook and stir frequently, until onions are translucent.
      Cooking ham with celery and carrots for ham soup recipe
    5. Add in chicken broth and potatoes cut into chunks. Stir to mix.
      Adding potatoes to broth for ham soup recipe
    6. Lock the Instant Pot lid back in place and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
    7. 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.
      REleasing steam for leftover ham soup in instant pot
    8. Slowly mix in heavy cream while stirring. It’s important you do this slowly and carefully.
      Pouring cream into the leftover ham soup
    9. Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve, and enjoy!
      Ladling instant pot ham soup into a bowl

    And there you have it! The Easiest Instant Pot Ham Soup recipe you will ever make. It’s the perfect use of leftover ham after the holidays!

    Leftover ham soup in a bowl on a wooden board

    Ham Soup Recipes FAQs

    Is ham and 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!

    What if I don’t have leftover ham?

    If you want to make this soup and do not have 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.

    Best Ham Recipes

    • Honey Glazed Ham
    • Instant Pot Ham
    • Smoked Ham
    • Pineapple Ham
    • Air Fryer Ham

    Best Leftover Ham Recipes

    • Ham and Cheese Sliders
    • Pink Pasta Sauce using ham instead of sausage is amazing!
    • Ham and Potatoes Casserole
    • Leftover Prime Rib Recipe substituting ham is a crowd pleaser
    • Ham Salad
    • Eggs Benedict

    Try more of my Leftover Ham Recipes!

    Two bowls of leftover ham soup with spoons and bread

    I would love to know what you think! Leave a comment and rating below, and share on Pinterest!

    📋 Recipe

    Two bowls of leftover ham soup, a close up of one

    Leftover Ham Soup

    Isabel Laessig
    Creamy and full of potatoes, ham, and fresh veggies. This is the best ham and potato soup recipe you will ever try!
    4.82 from 16 votes
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    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 222 kcal

    Equipment

    • 6 qt. Instant Pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 cups chicken broth
    • 7 medium potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet, cut into chunks
    • 1 white or yellow onion chopped
    • 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
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    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!
    • If you don’t have leftover ham, just purchase store-bought cubed ham for this delicious recipe. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 9gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1386mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3980IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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    Comments

    1. Tracy says

      April 17, 2022 at 9:19 am

      4 stars
      I’m making this today but you need to add the onion to the ingredients

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      • Em Beitel says

        April 19, 2022 at 11:51 am

        Thank you for bringing that to our attention, Tracy. Enjoy!

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    2. CC says

      December 20, 2022 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      Our family has people with allium sensitivity so I omitted the garlic and onion. Didn’t have heavy cream. Had leftover cooked pinto beans – threw them into the mix. Used half and half to do a test bowl. (yum but not really necessary). Spiced up my bowl with some red pepper flakes. It warmed our tummies and taste buds deliciously – even with the modifications. A great way to change up the meals and use up our leftover ham and beans!!! Thank you!

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      • Em Beitel says

        December 22, 2022 at 11:19 am

        This is so awesome to hear, CC! Thank you for sharing and we’re glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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