THE ABSOLUTE BEST POTATO SOUP

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This is the absolute best and easiest potato soup. I never liked potato soup until I made this for my wife. Everyone I have shared it with loves it. It is quick, easy, and good on a nice winter day.

Provided by CMATLOCK

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (49.5 fluid ounce) can chicken broth, divided
1 (1 ounce) package country style gravy mix (such as McCormick®)
6 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 carrot, diced
1 onion, diced
2 (1/2 inch thick) slices deli ham, diced

Steps:

Pour 1 cup of the chicken broth, and the contents of the gravy mix packet, into a small bowl. Whisk well to combine.
Combine potatoes, carrot, onion, ham, and remaining chicken broth in a large soup pot; bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, and turn down to a simmer. Whisk in the broth and gravy mixture. Simmer soup for one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1320.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g