Ham and Potato Soup

Name: Ham and Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min

Chilly day? This soup is the perfect food for a day like this. And you won’t have to worry about heart burn. This recipe is perfect for larger families or make it for four and save the rest for leftover lunches.

Ingredients

3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
1/3 cup diced celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
3 1/4 cups water
6 cubes chicken bouillon
salt and pepper to taste
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup half and half

Steps

Step 1
Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham, chicken bouillon, salt, pepper, and water in a stockpot. Boil for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 2
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat then whisk in flour stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk so lumps don’t form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Combine milk mixture into stockpot and cook until all ingredients are heated through. Serve hot.