• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Pork Recipe Ideas
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Holiday
  • About Us
  • Cookbooks
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Holiday
  • About Us
  • Cookbooks
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Holiday
  • About Us
  • Cookbooks
×
Home » Instant Pot Pork Recipes

Creamy Ham and Potato Soup

Published: Jan 19, 2023 · Modified: May 15, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

Share
Pin8
Share
Tweet

Pork Recipe Ideas is an Amazon Associate and may receive compensation for purchases made through affiliate links.

Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe

The best creamy Ham and Potato Soup I've ever made is done in 20 minutes. If that shocks you as much as it shocked me, then you've got to try my amazing Ham and Potato Soup Instant Pot Recipe! It's creamy, perfectly savory and so, so easy!

a bowl of ham and potato soup with cheese and bread
Jump to:
  • Ham and Potato Soup
  • Ham and Potato Soup Ingredients
  • How to Make Ham and Potato Soup
  • Ham Stock
  • Potato and Ham Soup Tips
  • Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup FAQs
  • Easy Pork Recipes
  • Leftover Ham Recipes
  • Save the Pin! 📍
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Reviews

Ham and Potato Soup

When I say "there's nothing like a ham dinner", you should know that what I'm really dreaming of is the leftovers! Even growing up, the aroma of a big holiday ham in the oven brought to mind what would come after: soup, sandwiches, salads; weeks of cozy, comforting meals just waiting to be made.

It wasn't until I was grown up with my own kids that I truly understood the full potential of an easy ham and potato soup! It's so warm, creamy and comforting that it makes even the coldest winter day warmer, and the kids love it.

And now, with the Instant Pot, it's also one of the easiest meals you could ever make! A hearty, delicious ham and potato soup chock full of vegetables, savory ham and luscious cream that you'll be coming back for night after night, all done in 20 minutes- with only one pot to clean. It's a game changer.

two ceramic bowls of soup with bread and butter in the background

Ham and Potato Soup Ingredients

  • Chicken broth
  • Potatoes
  • Onion
  • Heavy cream
  • Olive oil
  • Diced ham
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Garlic
  • Salt and pepper
the ingredients for ham and potato soup in separate bowls with labels

How to Make Ham and Potato Soup

  1. Set your Instant Pot to Saute mode, and add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. While it's heating, dice the ham, and chop the vegetables. Then add the ham to the pot, and saute for 1-2 minutes.
    ham being sauteed in an instant pot
  2. Add in the chopped onions, carrots, celery and minced garlic, and stir frequently until the onions are translucent.
    ham and vegetables sauteeing in an instant pot
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and chopped potatoes, stirring to mix.
    chicken broth poured into a pot of potatoes, ham and vegetables
  4. Place on and lock the lid, then cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. When the timer is up, use an oven mitt to release the pressure and remove the lid.
    a closed instant pot
  5. Stirring continuously, slowly pour in the heavy cream.
    cream being poured into an instant pot of ham and potato soup
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve!
    two bowls of completed ham and potato soup with spoons and bread

Ham Stock

If you saved the ham bone from your ham, use it to make your own pork bone stock! Just add the bone to a pot with enough water to fully cover it (I suggest 10 cups), and let it simmer for an hour uncovered. Remove the bone, strain the stock, and use it in place of the chicken broth in this recipe!

Potato and Ham Soup Tips

  • To ensure a completely creamy texture, mix in the heavy cream slowly. It's one of those little details that can make a big difference!
  • Make sure to use a good potato for mashing, like Yukon Gold or Russet. They have a very creamy texture that works perfectly for soups!
  • If using a low sodium broth, make sure to add more salt liberally. The potatoes are starchy and soak up a lot of flavor!

Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup FAQs

How do you thicken potato ham soup?

The secret to a thick and satisfying potato and ham soup is the potatoes. Using a good quality potato like Yukon Gold or Russet will ensure there's a high starch content, and as excellent mashing potatoes, they easily melt into the soup as it cooks.

How do I add flavor to bland potato soup?

Potatoes are perfect for soup, but as starchy and neutral vegetables, they tend to soak up flavor. Use plenty of salt and pepper, and add flavor with good broth, added proteins, and other vegetables. I find onions and leeks perfect.

What can I add to soup to make it creamy?

The natural choice for making a soup creamy is to add cream! Heavy cream is a wonderful an delicious thickener, and you can't beat it for a decadent soup. If you're looking for a dairy-free option, cooking your soup with beans and potatoes will add tons of starches for a creamier soup.

What is a substitute for cream?

If you're trying to avoid using heavy cream in recipes, replace it with another high-fat option like nondairy milk and coconut oil, or more broth and your favorite nondairy butter. If you just don't have any cream, try milk and butter!

Next up? Make your own breads for dipping! I love using my amazing Garlic Cheese Rolls, or keep it nice and easy with some no-effort Air Fryer Biscuits!

Potato and Ham Soup Variations

  • Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup: After the soup is cooked fully, add in a cup of shredded cheddar or pepperjack cheese. You'll love this extra decadent twist!
  • Ham Leek and Potato Soup: While sauteing the vegetables, add in 1-2 cups of chopped leek. You can also replace the onions in this recipe with leek if you desire. The soft texture is perfect for this soup!
  • Ham Potato and Bacon Soup: Saute 5 strips of chopped bacon before adding the vegetables! Even better, the veggies will cook in the bacon fat, adding tons of delicious flavor to the soup.
a bowl of ham and potato soup next to two slices of bread with butter

Easy Pork Recipes

  • Twice-Smoked Ham
  • Italian Sausage Lasagna
  • Air Fryer Ham
  • Bacon Wrapped Potato
  • Baked Ham
  • Italian Sausage Lasagna

Leftover Ham Recipes

  • Old Fashioned Ham Salad
  • Ham and Cheese Casserole
  • Ham and Cheese Quiche
  • Ham and Cheese Sliders
  • Ham and Bean Soup
two white bowls of ham and potato soup on a wooden cutting board with two spoons and two pieces of toast

Did you enjoy this recipe? Try more of my best pork recipes, and leave a comment and rating below! We love to hear from you.

Save the Pin! 📍

Did you enjoy this recipe? Share it on Pinterest!

Pin

📖 Recipe

ham and potato soup in a white ceramic bowl

Creamy Ham and Potato Soup

The best ham and potato soup recipe you'll ever have, and done in only 20 minutes with only one pan! Creamy and delicious!
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 494 kcal

Equipment

  • 6 qt. Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 7 medium Potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet, chunked
  • 1 Onion White or yellow, chopped
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 cups Ham diced
  • 2 Carrots chopped
  • 2 Celery sticks chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Set your Instant Pot to Saute mode, and add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. While it's heating, dice the ham, and chop the vegetables. Add the ham to the pot, and saute for 1-2 minutes.
    1 Tablespoon Olive oil
    ham being sauteed in an instant pot
  • Add in the chopped onions, carrots, celery and minced garlic, and stir frequently until the onions are translucent.
    1 Onion, 2 Carrots, 2 Celery sticks, 2 Tablespoons Garlic
    ham and vegetables sauteeing in an instant pot
  • Pour in the chicken broth and chopped potatoes, stirring to mix.
    6 cups Chicken broth, 7 medium Potatoes
    chicken broth poured into a pot of potatoes, ham and vegetables
  • Place on and lock the lid, then cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Using an oven mitt, release the pressure and remove the lid.
    a closed instant pot
  • Stirring continuously, slowly pour in the heavy cream.
    1 cup Heavy cream
    cream being poured into an instant pot of ham and potato soup
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve!
    Salt and pepper
    two bowls of completed ham and potato soup with spoons and bread

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 494kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 1468mgPotassium: 1366mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3996IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 3mg
Keyword creamy ham and potato soup, Ham and Potato Soup, Ham Potato Soup, Potato and Ham Soup
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Isabel Laessig
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!
» About Me
Isabel Laessig
Latest posts by Isabel Laessig (see all)
  • Carnitas Tacos - October 5, 2023
  • Korean Meatballs - September 28, 2023
  • Pork Carnitas Recipe - September 21, 2023
Share
Pin8
Share
Tweet

More Instant Pot Pork Recipes

  • three carnitas tacos and a dish of guacamole on a plate
    Carnitas Tacos
  • a fork stuck into a slice of pork tenderloin next to more pork tenderloin and gravy
    Pork Tenderloin in Instant Pot
  • close-up of slices of cooked ham
    Pressure Cooker Ham
  • two pork chops from the pressure cooker on a bed of mashed potatoes
    Pressure Cooker Pork Chops

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!
» About Me

Reader Interactions

Comments

No Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

a portrait of Isabel Laessig

Hello! I'm Isabel, aka the Family Foodie, and I am the creator of Pork Recipe Ideas. I hope to be your number one source for easy pork recipes!

More About Me

Best Pork Recipes

  • shredded pork butt on a cutting board
    Grilled Pork Butt
  • boneless pork chop on a plate with vegetable sides
    Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops
  • pork rub sesoned pork in the smoker
    Pork Rub Recipe
  • two pan fried pork chops in a black skillet
    Pan Fried Pork Chops
  • pork chops with mushroom gravy in a black pan smothered with mushrooms
    Mushroom Pork Chops
  • pork egg rolls stacked on top of a wooden serving board
    Pork Egg Rolls

Footer

Our Brands

Pork Recipe Ideas | Best Beef Recipes | Sunday Supper Movement | Easy Sauce Recipes | Side Dish Ideas

About Us

  • Contact Us
  • About Pork Recipe Ideas
  • Disclosure & Privacy
  • No AI
  • Sign up for our Newsletter!
Sunday Supper Logo

Pork Recipe Ideas is part of the Sunday Supper Media publishing family.

↑ back to top

Copyright ©2022-2023 Pork Recipe Ideas, All Rights Reserved.