Ham and Cheese Soup
creamy delicious cheesy soup with ham and potatoes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 small onion diced
- 1 1/2 cups diced ham
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup grated cheese cheddar, and jack cheese
- 3/4 lb small gold potatoes peeled and cut into quarters
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
garnish
- 2 chopped scallions
- 1/2 diced red pepper
- diced tomato optional
Instructions
- IN a 4 quart saucepan or dutch oven saute butter with onion and ham until the onion is clear and the ham begins to brown.
- Add in the flour and stir well, then slowly add the chicken broth to create a thick sauce, then add the potatoes and bring to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a knife (8-10 minutes).
- Then turn the temperature to medium heat.
- Pour in milk, then add cheese and stir to combine well, simmer on medium-low heat.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with toppings and serve.