SOUTHERN POTATO SOUP

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This is a family recipe I'm ever so happy to share! At times I substitute precooked Hickory Smoked Bacon in place of Ham and serve w/what else? Potato rolls, or ever better- Hawaiian Bread Rolls ;) I've never actually measured any of this-I just do it! So, have fun w/it!

Provided by Tallie in Pacific NW

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 2 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 (4 1/2 ounce) package 98% fat-free honey ham, diced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 large russet potatoes, peeled & diced
1/4 cup margarine (I use Imperial)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon tarragon
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk, with vitamin D
water
cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, on medium heat saute diced onion and ham in olive oil.
  • Add diced potatoes and just enough water cover and onion powder, onion salt, salt, pepper, garlic salt and tarragon.
  • Bring to a roaring boil and allow to continue to boil @ med-high heat until potatoes are soft, approx 25 min, stirring frquently.
  • Once potatoes have softened; simmer on low heat and evaporated milk stirring frequently.
  • Add cornstarch/water mixture to thicken.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 420.4, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 8.9

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