Nordic Potato Soup with Ham 🥔🍖
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: Not specified
Description:
This Nordic-inspired potato soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for warming up after a day spent braving the cold. The hearty combination of tender potatoes, savory ham, and fragrant dill creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Pair it with some crusty rye bread and a refreshing marinated cucumber salad for a complete meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and content.
Ingredients:
- 3 potatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 1 teaspoon dry dill weed
- Rind of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cream
- Dill sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a 3-quart or larger electric slow cooker, combine potatoes, onion, ham hock, dill weed, lemon peel, white pepper, and chicken broth. |
| 2 | Cover and cook on low setting until the ham hock and potatoes are very tender when pierced, approximately 7 1/2 to 8 hours. |
| 3 | Lift out the ham hock and let it stand until cool enough to handle. |
| 4 | Meanwhile, remove about 1 cup of the potatoes with a little broth and blend until pureed. Return the puree to the slow cooker. |
| 5 | In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cream until well blended, then stir into the potato mixture. |
| 6 | Increase the cooker’s heat setting to high. |
| 7 | Remove and discard any fat and bones from the ham hock, then tear the meat into bite-size pieces and stir into the soup. |
| 8 | Cover and cook on high, stirring occasionally, for an additional 20 minutes. |
| 9 | Garnish with fresh dill sprigs before serving, if desired. |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 275.9
- Fat Content: 12.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 40.8mg
- Sodium Content: 500.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 35.6g
- Fiber Content: 4.3g
- Sugar Content: 3.4g
- Protein Content: 7.4g
Keywords:
Lunch/Snacks, Ham, Pork, Potato, Onions, Vegetable, Meat, Winter, < 30 Mins, Easy
Tips:
- For a thicker soup, you can adjust the amount of cornstarch to your liking.
- Feel free to customize the soup with your favorite herbs and spices, such as parsley or thyme.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer preservation.
Enjoy this hearty Nordic potato soup with ham as a comforting meal on chilly days or whenever you need a delicious pick-me-up!
