SOUTHERN POTATO SOUP

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Provided by Tallie in Pacific NW

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