CHEDDAR POTATO SOUP WITH HAM

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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!

Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby

Categories     Cream Soups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c potatoes, peeled and diced
2 c water or chicken stock
1/2 c carrots, diced
1/4 c chopped onion
1/4 c butter, cubed
1/4 c all-purpose flour
2 c milk (i used a combination of 1% milk and half & half)
1/4-1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1-1 1/2 c fully cooked ham, cubed
1 c frozen veggies, such as peas, corn, broccoli (optional)

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 3. Pour cheese mixture into undrained potato mixture. Add ham; heat through. Yield: 7 servings.

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