CHUNKY POTATO AND HAM SOUP

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This is a lovely ham and potato soup...great way to mix up leftover ham from the holidays. Recipe courtesy of Southern Food.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Ham

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
ground black pepper
3 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup ham, cooked and cubed
pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil.
  • Add potatoes and cook until tender.
  • Drain and reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid (add water to measure 1 cup if necessary).
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Saute chopped onion in the hot butter until tender.
  • Add flour to butter and onion mixture and stir until smooth.
  • Season with a little pepper and continue to cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid, and milk.
  • Stir well and add cheese and ham.
  • Simmer potato ham soup over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 48.2, Sodium 525, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 12.3

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