Paula Deen Ham Potato Soup Recipes

CHEESY HAM AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse the celery, carrots and potatoes. Peel the carrots and potatoes.
• Dice the celery, carrots, potatoes and onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
• Dice the ham. If using leftover ham, rinse off any glaze beforehand.
• Melt the butter in a soup pot on the stovetop on a medium-high heat.
• Add carrots, celery and onion to the pot. Stir and cook until onion is translucent.
• Add garlic and stir until fragrant (about 1 minute).
• Immediately add the flour followed by broth and milk. Stir well.
• Add ham and potatoes. Stir and bring to a boil.
• Salt and pepper to taste. I find salt isn't necessary in this recipe but you may like it.
• Reduce to a simmer and add a bay leaf. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when poked with a fork. Time can vary depending on the size the potatoes were diced.
• Remove bay leaf. Add a cup and a half of the cheese. Stir. Turn off heat and serve.
• Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top with chives and freshly ground pepper.

BUTTER BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Add onions, carrots, celery, salt and pepper and saute until tender. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. While stock is boiling add frozen butter beans and bring down to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, covered. While butter beans are cooking put smoked ham in a sauté pan until just brown on edges and set aside. After butter beans are cooked thoroughly, puree in blender or immersion blender. Once pureed add warmed milk and blend well. Add smoked ham and serve.

PAULA DEEN'S CROCKPOT POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place the frozen hash browns, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, chopped onions, and ground black pepper in a crockpot.
• Cover the pot and turn the heat on low. Cook for 5 hours.
• Add 8 oz (1 package) of softened cream cheese. Cook for an additional 30 minutes and stir now and then until combined.
• Optional but highly suggested: top with shredded Cheddar cheese, bacon strips, and minced green onion.

SIMPLE SOUTHERN HAM AND BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a heavy bottomed soup pot over medium heat, cook onion, garlic, ham and thyme in oil and butter, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
• Add beans, broth, bay leaf, collards, salt and pepper (to taste) and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes, so the flavors can develop. Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve in soup bowls and garnish with a tablespoon of butter on top.

POTATO AND HAM SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Put the diced potatoes into a large soup pot and add just enough water to cover the potatoes. *Too much water will make the soup too thin*
• 2. Cover and bring to a boil, then uncover and cook over med-high for about 20 min.
• 3. Reduce the heat and add the ham and butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 4. Over low heat, add the half and half and sour cream. Heat through and enjoy!