Caramelized Onion Potato Soup With Ham Recipe

Indulge in this rich and flavorful Caramelized Onion Potato Soup with Ham! Slowly caramelized onions create a sweet and savory base, perfectly complemented by smoky bacon, tender ham, and hearty potatoes. Fresh dill adds a bright, sophisticated touch. Perfect for chilly fall and winter evenings, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Try it with fingerling potatoes for an extra-special touch!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 422.1 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Caramelized Onion Potato Soup With Ham

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How to Make Caramelized Onion Potato Soup With Ham

  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 4 slices bacon, diced, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until browned and crisp. Reduce heat as needed.
  3. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the pot.
  4. Add 3 large onions, thinly sliced, to the pot. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
  5. Cover the pot, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes, or until onions are wilted.
  6. Uncover the pot, increase heat to medium-high, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  8. Stir in 2 lbs fingerling potatoes, halved (or 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, diced).
  9. Add 6 cups chicken broth, 1 cup chopped ham (about 4 oz), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  10. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  11. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill.
  12. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
  13. Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream (optional).
  14. Serve hot, garnished with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

43g

Carbs

12g