ham & potato soup

Name: Ham & Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) country ham; 1 cup(s) celery, chopped; 2 cup(s) carrots, diced; 1/2 cup(s) onion, diced; 4 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped; 5 medium potatoes, cut into large bite size pcs.; 4 cup(s) chicken stock, homemade or low-sodium; 1 teaspoon(s) thyme; 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/4 cup(s) masa for thickening; 6 slice(s) american cheese, opt

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Lynn Socko

San Angelo, TX

Updated on Nov 20, 2010

This recipe was revised on 1/11/12. It can be made with fresh or leftover ham.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Stove Top

yield a lot

Ingredients

2 cups country ham
1 cup celery, chopped
2 cups carrots, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
5 medium potatoes, cut into large bite size pcs.
4 cups chicken stock, homemade or low-sodium
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup masa for thickening
6 slices american cheese, opt

How To Make ham & potato soup

Step 1

Place onion, celery, carrots, garlic and ham in large soup pot with about 1 tbls of olive oil. Simmer till veggies are tender. If using leftover ham, add once veggies are tender.

Step 2

Add chicken stock to pot and spices bring to a boil, reduce heat and add potatoes. Cook on a low boil for about 20-30 min till potatoes are tender.
Step 3

Once potatoes are tender reduce heat to warm. Add cheese if desired. Mix 1/4 c. of masa to 1 c. of hot liquid from soup and mix well to remove lumps. REturn back to soup and mix in to thicken broth.
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