Cheesy Ham 'N' Potato Soup |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 7 |
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When I'm in the mood for comfort food, I prepare a pot of this soup. It is always a treat on a cool fall day.Melissa Sherlock, Omaha, Nebraska Ingredients:
2 cups cubed potatoes |
1-1/2 cups water |
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham |
1 large onion, chopped |
3 tablespoons butter |
3 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
3 cups milk |
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese |
1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed and chopped |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, bring potatoes and water to a boil. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid; set potatoes and liquid aside.
2. In a large saucepan, saute ham and onion in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk and reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low. Add the cheese, broccoli and reserved potatoes; cook and stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Yield: 7 servings.
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