Best Hearty 30 Minute Mac Cheese Soup With Ham Recipes

CHEDDAR HAM SOUP

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I knew this ham soup recipe was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for it! The hearty soup-chock-full of leftover ham, veggies and cheese-is creamy and comforting. And even though the recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, don't expect it to last more than one meal! -Marty Matthews, Clarksville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings (1-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups diced peeled potatoes
2 cups water
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, carrot and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir into undrained potato mixture. Add ham and peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

MACARONI AND CHEESE SOUP WITH HAM ( CROCK POT)

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This is just like homemade macaroni and cheese with ham, but at the same time it is the comfort food of soup..... great for kids and cold winter days.

Provided by misspunkin69

Categories Pasta Shells

Time 4h15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups stock (I used turkey stock that I had from Thanksgiving bird) or 3 cups broth (I used turkey stock that I had from Thanksgiving bird)
3 cups water
2 (11 ounce) cans cheddar cheese soup
1 lb Velveeta cheese
2 cups shell pasta (dry small shells are best)
1 lb cubed ham

Steps:

Combine Stock, water, soup and cubed velveeta cheese into crock pot until creamy and smooth.
Boil the shelled macaroni al dente, drain and pour into crock pot.
Add ham, blend lightly.
Crock pot should be set on high til liquid mixture blends, then turn to low or warm when adding macaroni and ham.
Let simmer for about half an hour, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.8, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 68.7, Sodium 1380.1, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.8, Protein 16.9

CREAMY HAM 'N' MACARONI

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The original comfort food, macaroni and cheese gets a makeover with the addition of cubed ham and grated Parmesan. Kids will love it! -Christy Looper, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in the milk, bouillon and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese, ham, Parmesan cheese and macaroni., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.