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Creamy ham and potato soup in a white bowl topped with bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and chives.
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Ham and Potato Soup

A creamy, comforting ham and potato soup made with red potatoes, ham, and a rich half-and-half base, topped with bacon, cheddar, and chives.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium red potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • Bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives for topping

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Medium pot
  • Separate saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon in a frying pan until crispy, then remove and set aside.
  2. In a medium pot, add the potatoes, onion, celery, and ham.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and water and bring to a light simmer.
  4. Add the chicken bouillon, salt, and white pepper, and cook the potatoes for 15 minutes.
  5. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter, then whisk in the flour.
  6. Add the half-and-half and mix until the sauce has just thickened.
  7. When the potatoes are ready, pour in the sauce and mix well.
  8. Cook for another 10 minutes, or until the potatoes reach your desired texture.
  9. Ladle into bowls and top with bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal

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