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Creamy Ham Potato Soup

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A creamy, comforting soup featuring tender potatoes, diced ham, and vegetables in a rich dairy-based broth, topped with melted cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 350g cubed ham
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 green onion, sliced (for garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cube the ham and potatoes into small pieces. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves and slice the green onion.
  2. Heat a large heavy pot on medium. Add a drizzle of oil and the cubed ham. Cook for a couple minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
  6. Gradually stir in the chicken broth until smooth.
  7. Add the potatoes to the pot along with the ham, Italian seasoning, and thyme. Stir well.
  8. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
  9. Cover and cook for 15-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  10. Once potatoes are cooked, pour in the milk and heavy cream. Stir well.
  11. Simmer for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  12. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  13. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  14. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onion, additional cheese, and red pepper flakes.

Notes

For a thicker soup, use a fork to gently smash some of the cooked potatoes. For extra flavor, add a ham bone or ham hock during cooking and remove before serving. This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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