Cream of Potato and Ham Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Creamy and delicious! Please note that if you are using any kind of broth in place of the water, you will want to decrease the salt accordingly :) Ingredients:
4 cups peeled cubed potatoes |
4 cups water (or 2 c. water & 2 c. ham broth) |
1 cup thinly sliced carrot |
1 cup finely chopped celery |
1 cup finely diced onion |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup butter |
1/2 cup flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 cups milk |
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
2 cups diced ham |
Directions:
1. In large dutch oven, cook vegetables in salted water until tender. Do not drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter; whisk in flour and salt. Cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk and cheese. Cook until cheese is melted and mixture is thickened. Fold in ham. Stir into vegetable mixture. Simmer until ready to serve.
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