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the best ham and potato soup

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91 Pinches
honey23234 avatar
Ashland, VA
Updated on May 31, 2011

My mom used to make this soup all the time until she had her stroke, and I'm glad I watched her because now she asks me to make it for her:) (Oh, and this also can be made in the crock pot)

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds yukon gold potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 3 medium ham steaks, cubed
  • 1 lg. can chicken broth
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 or 3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil (give or take a little)
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon celery salt
  • 4-6 cups water

How To Make the best ham and potato soup

  • Step 1
    On med-high in a large pot heat olive oil, butter and ALL seasonings, until butter is bubbly. Then add onion and saute until translucient.
  • Step 2
    Add flour and mix to make a kind of pastey substance. Now slowly add milk while whisking it all together, until there is no lumps.
  • Step 3
    Add in water,broth, potatoes and ham. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to med, stirring it occasionally. When potatoes are tender then it's time to serve:)
  • Step 4
    SOME SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Add a tablespoon of sour cream on top, with some shredded cheese and chives!! YUMMY!! I hope you all enjoy!
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