Ham Soup Recipe

Creamy and full of potatoes, ham, and fresh veggies. This is the best ham and potato soup recipe you will ever try!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword ham soup, ham soup recipe, Leftover Ham Soup, soup with ham

Cook Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 222kcal

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.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups diced ham
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.
1 medium yellow onion, 2 large carrots, 2 tablespoons garlic, 2 stalks celery
Add in 6 cups chicken broth and 7 potatoes cut into chunks. Stir to mix.
6 cups chicken broth, 7 medium Yukon gold potatoes
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.
2 cups heavy cream
Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve with bacon and green onions, and enjoy!
½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, ½ tablespoon bacon, 1 teaspoon green onion

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.