Nordic Potato Soup with Ham

Warm up your soul with this hearty Nordic Potato Soup with Ham, a creamy and comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly days. This wholesome soup combines tender russet potatoes, carrots, and celery simmered in a savory chicken or vegetable stock, with flavorful chunks of diced ham adding a meaty richness. A touch of heavy cream brings velvety smoothness, while fresh dill and chives lend a burst of bright, herbaceous flavor that’s quintessentially Nordic. This easy-to-make recipe is ready in just 45 minutes and blends rustic textures with modern simplicity, thanks to a quick immersion blending technique. Serve it steaming hot with crusty bread for a cozy and satisfying meal that’s sure to delight your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners or make-ahead lunches, this Nordic-inspired potato soup is a nourishing bowl of goodness you’ll return to again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 4 medium, peeled and diced russet potatoes
• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 1 cup, diced ham
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons, finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon, or to taste salt
• 0.5 teaspoons, or to taste black pepper
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons, finely chopped (for garnish) fresh chives

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the diced potatoes, carrots, and celery to the pot. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the butter and onion mixture.

Step 4

Mix in the diced ham and pour in the chicken or vegetable stock. Add the bay leaf and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks for texture. Alternatively, transfer half the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through. Adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Remove the pot from heat and mix in the fresh dill.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped chives. Serve hot with crusty bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2907.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2177.2

Total Fat 117.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 318.2mg	0%
Sodium 7206.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 228.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.8g	0%
Total Sugars 36.2g
Protein 43.1g	0%

Vitamin D 6.5IU	0%
Calcium 478.6mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 6641.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.3%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 42.7%