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ham & potatoe soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Trina Martell
Minneapolis, MN

My family won't eat pea soup or bean soup, so coming up with something for that leftover ham bone was a bit of a challenge. Creamy potato soup was the answer...

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For ham & potatoe soup

  • 10 c
    water
  • 1
    ham bone
  • 8
    potatoes, large, diced
  • 1
    white onion, large, diced
  • 1
    celery heart, diced
  • 3 Tbsp
    chicken base
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    cumin
  • 1/8 tsp
    clove
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 pt
    heavy whipping cream

How To Make ham & potatoe soup

  • 1
    Put water and ham bone in 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cover & simmer for about 30 minutes or until meat is easily removed from the bones.
  • 2
    As ham bone is cooking, peel and dice potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes. Dice onion and celery heart.
  • 3
    Remove ham and bone from water. DO NOT use a strainer as you will be using the remaining water.
  • 4
    Add chicken base, garlic, pepper, cumin, clove and butter to sauce pan. Stir well.
  • 5
    Add potatoes, onion, and celery. Cut any large pieces of ham into 1/2 inch pieces and add to water.
  • 6
    Simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • 7
    Add heavy whipping cream, simmer for 5 - 10 minutes.
  • 8
    Garnish with sour cream, chives or shredded cheese. Serve with crusty rolls.

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