cheddar potato soup with ham

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Charlotte, NC
Updated on Jun 8, 2016

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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method 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

  • Step 1
    In 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.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, 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.
  • Step 3
    Pour cheese mixture into undrained potato mixture. Add ham; heat through. Yield: 7 servings.

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Category: Cream Soups
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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