Ham and Potato Soup

Ham and Potato Soup is a hearty, creamy soup featuring chunks of potato and diced ham, often enriched with milk or cream and seasoned with herbs. It is a classic comfort food staple in American home cooking, particularly popular in the Midwest and during colder months.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is typically high in carbohydrates from the potatoes and fat from the cream or butter base, with a moderate amount of protein from the ham. A standard serving provides a good source of potassium and vitamin C, and generally ranges from 300 to 450 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	890 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Vitamin A	80 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a prime example of 'peasant food' or 'nose-to-tail' cooking, as it traditionally uses leftover ham bone and scraps from a holiday meal to flavor the broth, making it both economical and deeply flavorful.