Description
One-Pot Chicken and Ham Potato Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings together tender chicken, savory ham, and creamy potatoes in a deliciously comforting broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy-to-make soup requires only one pot, ensuring minimal cleanup and maximum cozy vibes. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in, this recipe will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 1 cup diced ham
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (about 4 cups)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft. Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken breasts and diced ham; cook until chicken is golden brown on all sides.
- Mix in potatoes, carrots, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth until the ingredients are submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Remove bay leaves and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for an additional few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg