SPAM® AND POTATO SOUP

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A hearty, comforting soup is spiced up with a hit of SPAM® Classic or other variety and topped with Cheddar cheese.

Provided by SPAM(R)

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips SPAM® Brand

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 medium baking potatoes
1 (12 ounce) can SPAM® Classic or other variety, cut into cubes
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
½ teaspoon salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop potato flesh out into a bowl and mash lightly with a fork.
Cook and stir SPAM® Classic in a skillet over medium heat until browned (optional).
Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat; stir in flour to form a smooth roux. Cook and stir roux until well combined and bubbling; stir in milk. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook milk mixture, stirring continuously, until it thickens, about 5 minutes; stir in potatoes and SPAM® Classic and cook until heated through.
Serve in bowls and garnish each with about 1/4 cup of Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 908.2 calories, Carbohydrate 77.6 g, Cholesterol 146.8 mg, Fat 52.1 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 26.6 g, Sodium 1851.4 mg, Sugar 14.1 g