Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup

Name: Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups diced peeled potatoes; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup sliced carrot; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups 2% milk; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 cup frozen peas

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 7 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This cheesy ham and potato soup is hearty, comforting and altogether delicious. Serve it with a refreshing green salad and your bread of choice.

Ingredients

2 cups diced peeled potatoes
2 cups water
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup frozen peas

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, carrot and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk; add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir into undrained potato mixture. Add ham and peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 331 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.

I knew this ham soup recipe was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for it! The hearty soup—chock-full of ham, veggies and cheese—is creamy and comforting. And even though the recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, don’t expect it to last more than one meal! —Marty Matthews, Clarksville, Tennessee

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