ham & cheese soup

Name: Ham & Cheese Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup(s) butter; 1/3 cup(s) diced onion; 1/3 cup(s) flour; 5 cup(s) milk; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 pound(s) deli ham, cut into bite-sized chunks; 2 tablespoon(s) parsley, fresh (or more); 1 dash(es) hot sauce or 1 tsp. dijon mustard; 2 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or mix of cheeses); 1 - tsp. thyme, fresh; 1 - dash nutmeg

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Michelle Koletar/Mertz

Harrisburg, PA

Updated on Nov 16, 2011

This is based on a recipe from my favorite restaurant when I was growing up. Their food was amazing & of the utmost quality. The owner also had a flair for making delicious comfort food. This is so nourishing, and rich without being sickening. One of our absolute favorites on a cold day! Great as a meal or first course.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

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Ingredients

1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup diced onion
1/3 cup flour
5 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound deli ham, cut into bite-sized chunks
2 tablespoons parsley, fresh (or more)
1 dash hot sauce or 1 tsp. dijon mustard
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or mix of cheeses)
1 - tsp. thyme, fresh
1 - dash nutmeg

How To Make ham & cheese soup

Step 1

Melt butter and add onion, sauteeing until soft. Add flour & mix very well for a few minutes. Then add milk & salt nutmeg, and thyme. Cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes, making sure to stir frequently & not scald. Note: I like to sautee the ham first too, to get it a little bit brown and flavorful.

Step 2

Turn heat closer to a simmer. Add ham, parsley & hot sauce or mustard. Stir in well, then add the cheddar cheese slowly until melted.
Step 3

ENJOY! Kids LOVE this.
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