Description
This Loaded Potato Soup with Crispy Beef Ham is a warm, hearty dish that feels like a cozy hug on a chilly day. Packed with creamy potatoes and topped with crispy beef ham, it’s the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized russet potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 cup of diced crispy beef ham
- 4 cups of beef broth
- 8 oz of cream cheese
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Start by peeling and dicing about 4 medium-sized russet potatoes into small cubes.
- Chop one medium onion and mince 3 cloves of garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 cup of diced crispy beef ham. Cook until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove it from the pot and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onions and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in 4 cups of beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Once the potatoes are soft, you can use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer it in batches to a blender. If you like a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup.
- Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in 8 oz of cream cheese and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until melted and smooth. If the soup is too thick, add a bit more broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of paprika if desired.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, top with the crispy beef ham, and sprinkle with chopped chives or parsley for a fresh finish. Enjoy it hot!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: This soup tastes better the next day as the flavors meld together. Customize your toppings with sour cream, extra cheese, or jalapeños for a spicy kick. For a vegetarian version, omit the beef ham and use vegetable broth, adding crispy tofu or mushrooms for texture.