Description
A straightforward recipe for a hearty ham and potato soup.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth. Add ham, potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together milk and flour until smooth.
- Slowly stir the milk mixture into the simmering soup.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the soup thickens, about 5 minutes. Do not boil after adding milk.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, increase the flour to 1/3 cup.
- You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: ham, potato, soup, comfort food, easy dinner