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Instant Pot ham and potato soup

Instant Pot Ham & Potato Soup

This Instant Pot Ham & Potato Soup recipe is made with ham, Yukon Gold potatoes, onion, celery, broth, and some simple seasonings to make a hearty, satisfying soup.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Pressurize Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 275 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion diced
  • 1 large celery stalk diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups (280 g) ham diced
  • 3 cups (710 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cups (473 g) Yukon Gold potatoes cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 g) dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon (0.05 g) dried rosemary
  • 1/2 cup (118 ml) heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste *see note
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch and water optional

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" mode and add the olive oil. Once the pot is hot, add the diced onion and celery. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and diced ham and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in the broth, potatoes, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
  • Close and lock the lid. Set the vent to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
  • Once the cooking is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure. Remove the lid from the Instant Pot.
  • Stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • For a thicker, creamier texture, mash some of the potatoes into the soup.
  • You can also thicken with a cornstarch slurry. Turn back on saute mode. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and water together. Pour it into the soup and allow it to bubble for 3-4 minutes as it thickens.

Notes

  • If you use low-sodium broth, you’ll need to add between 1/2 and 1 teaspoon of salt. If you use regular broth, you may not need to add any salt. Taste, then season.
  • Yukon Gold potatoes hold up the best in soup, but you can use russet potatoes as well.
  • If you like a thicker soup, you can turn back on sauté mode and add a cornstarch slurry to thicken it.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 13gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 565mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Ham, Potatoes
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