This easy CHEESY CREAMY HAM AND POTATO SOUP Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
4 cups water 1 large ham bone 2 1?4 cups potatoes, diced 2 medium potatoes, halved 2 1?4 cups ham, cubed 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 5 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons flour 2 1?2 cups milk 1 3?4 cups shredded cheddar cheese salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
Boil ham bone in 4 cups of water in large COVERED stock pot for approx 1 hour. (If omitting this step use 4 chicken bouillon or 4 cups chicken broth instead). Remove ham bone and strain stock to remove any debris. Boil the 2 med potatoes halved in stock until softened, remove to separate bowl. Combine 2 1/4 cups diced potatoes, 1 med onion, DICED HAM, and 3 minced garlic cloves and add to stock. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until potatoes are tender. Mash 2 halved potatoes with small amount of milk and add to stock (helps to thicken). In separate pan, melt butter. Add in flour a tablespoon at a time to make a roux or paste. Add milk and blend well to make a cream sauce. Simmer cream sauce for 2 minutes. Add cheese and blend well. Mixture will be very gooey. Add cheese blend to soup and gently mix to combine.
by: Chef #719562
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