This vegan ham and potato soup is next level delicious. Packed with veggies and just the right balance of seasonings and spices, this vegan soup is going to be your next favorite.
It is creamy, hearty and absolutely perfect for all those days when you’re craving for a wholesome meal, but really don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.
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Ingredients For the Recipe
To make the vegan ham and potato soup, you’ll just need a few simple ingredients.
- Oil: 1 tbsp
- Carrots (chopped): ¼ cup
- Onions (chopped): ½ an onion
- Potatoes (boiled and cubed): 1 cup
- Vegan ham (chopped): ½ cup
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Pepper powder: ½ tsp
- Mixed herb seasoning: 1 tsp
- Chili flakes: ½ tsp
- Vegetable broth: 1.5 cups
- Vegan cheese: ¼ cup
- Spring onions (chopped): For garnish
- Parsley (chopped): For garnish
How to Make the Vegan Ham and Potato Soup
Got everything ready? Here’s what you’ll need to do to make the soup.
Heat oil in a deep bottomed vessel.
Add the carrots, onions, and potatoes. Saute. Stir for 2 minutes.
Next, add in the vegan ham and saute. Stir for 3-4 minutes.
Add the spices and salt next and mix.
Pour the vegetable broth and let it come to a boil. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
Next, add in the vegan cheese and mix well. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes.
Garnish with spring onions and parsley. Serve hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to everything that I've added, you can also add corn, peas and other veggies of your choice to add in some more texture and flavor.
To make the soup more healthy and nutritive, you can add baby spinach or chopped kale into the mix as well. 
Your leftover vegan ham and potato soup can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and enjoyed when you want to.
Remember to use an airtight container to store it and reheat it in the microwave.
In fact, it can be prepped ahead of time and stored for later too! 
Tips & Tricks to Make the Vegan Ham and Potato Soup
Ready to try this recipe? Here are some tips and tricks you might want to take note of.
- To add some extra flavor to the soup, I would recommend adding celery too. The combination of celery, carrots and onions together in a soup is nothing short of mindblowing.
- Chopped or minced garlic is another great addition to the soup, and can lend it a beautiful umami flavor.
- To make this vegan ham and potato soup thicker, add half a teaspoon of flour into it while you saute the veggies, and then add the stock in.
- Another great way to get that deliciously thick and creamy soup without having to add in any dairy is to use mashed potatoes instead of potato cubes.
- You can choose to cream the potatoes evenly using an immersion blender for best results.
- If you prefer to use potato cubes, I would recommend using red potatoes if you’re able to get your hands on them. They can really make a huge difference in the flavor.
- Chopped mushrooms or mushroom powder can be another wonderful aromatic addition to the soup.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
This hearty vegan ham and potato soup can be enjoyed as a filling lunch or dinner, especially during the cold winter months.
You can team it up with some crusty bread on the side if you really want to go the extra mile, or top it with some of your favorite condiments to really take it up a notch.
Enjoyed this hearty and delicious soup recipe? Here are some more healthy soup recipes you might want to try out.
- Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Instant Pot Creamy Cauliflower Soup
- Instant Pot Spring Onion and Coriander Soup
📖 Recipe
Vegan Ham and Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- ¼ cup Carrots, chopped
- ½ pc Onions, chopped
- 1 cup Potatoes, boiled and cubed
- ½ cup Vegan ham, chopped
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon Mixed herb seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Chili flakes
- 1.5 cups Vegetable broth
- ¼ cup Vegan cheese
- Spring onions, chopped for garnish
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep bottomed vessel.
- Add the carrots, onions, and potatoes. Saute. Stir for 2 minutes.
- Next, add in the vegan ham and saute. Stir for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the spices and salt next and mix.
- Pour the vegetable broth and let it come to a boil. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
- Next, add in the vegan cheese and mix well. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with spring onions and parsley. Serve hot.
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