Creamy Ham & Potato Soup Recipe

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Creamy Ham & Potato Soup
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Peel and chunk potatoes.
  2. Boil in salted water until almost done (fork can pierce but not break potato chunk).
  3. Chop onion, cube ham and add to potato water during last 5 minutes of boiling time.
  4. While potatoes are cooking, in small saucepan melt butter.
  5. Stir in flour, stirring constantly.
  6. Slowly add the half and half.
  7. Stir to remove lumps till smooth and starting to thicken.
  8. Slowly add 2 cups milk; stirring constantly to prevent lumps and scorching.
  9. Add 1/2 of the Velveeta Cheese.
  10. Stir to melt cheese.
  11. Add remaining milk.
  12. Season to taste.
  13. Drain water from potato& onions reserving approximately 1/2 of the water.
  14. Place drained ham, potatoes& onions in large stock pot.
  15. Add milk mixture, remaining cheese and stir over low heat till cheese is melted.
  16. Garnish w/choice of chopped green onions, bacon crumbles and grated cheddar cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 316.43 Kcal (1325 kJ)
Calories from fat 171.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.06g 29%
Cholesterol 48.11mg 16%
Sodium 1172.23mg 49%
Potassium 271.13mg 6%
Total Carbs 18.17g 6%
Sugars 7.49g 30%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 3%
Protein 17.48g 35%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 255.5mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 143.46 Kcal (601 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.64g 29%
Cholesterol 21.81mg 16%
Sodium 531.47mg 49%
Potassium 122.92mg 6%
Total Carbs 8.24g 6%
Sugars 3.4g 30%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 3%
Protein 7.92g 35%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 115.8mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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