Chunky Potato and Ham Soup
"This is a lovely ham and potato soup...great way to mix up leftover ham from the holidays. Recipe courtesy of Southern Food."
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 cups water
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ground black pepper
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup ham, cooked and cubed
- pepper
directions
- Bring water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil.
- Add potatoes and cook until tender.
- Drain and reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid (add water to measure 1 cup if necessary).
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Saute chopped onion in the hot butter until tender.
- Add flour to butter and onion mixture and stir until smooth.
- Season with a little pepper and continue to cook and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid, and milk.
- Stir well and add cheese and ham.
- Simmer potato ham soup over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
AmyZoe
Nampa, Idaho
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