Chunky Potato and Ham Soup |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a lovely ham and potato soup...great way to mix up leftover ham from the holidays. Recipe courtesy of Southern Food. 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:
1. Bring water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil.
2. Add potatoes and cook until tender.
3. Drain and reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid (add water to measure 1 cup if necessary).
4. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
5. Saute chopped onion in the hot butter until tender.
6. Add flour to butter and onion mixture and stir until smooth.
7. Season with a little pepper and continue to cook and stir for 1 minute.
8. Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid, and milk.
9. Stir well and add cheese and ham.
10. Simmer potato ham soup over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.
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