cheddar potato soup with ham
I'm so glad I tried this, and I've got to tell you, so was my husband! He kept saying how delicious it was and ate two bowls of it!
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Stove Top
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Ingredients
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups water or chicken stock
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (i used a combination of 1% milk and half & half)
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1-1 1/2 cups fully cooked ham, cubed
- 1 cup frozen veggies, such as peas, corn, broccoli (optional)
How To Make cheddar potato soup with ham
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Step 1In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water or stock, carrots and onions. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
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Step 2Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, salt and pepper. While stirring constantly, bring to a boil; cook and continue stirring for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add shredded cheese and stir in until melted.
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Step 3Pour cheese mixture into undrained potato mixture. Add ham; heat through. Yield: 7 servings.
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