Delicious Ham and Potato Soup
by Rebecca Smith
serves: 8
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Hearty, easy soup that's ready in 45 min |
Ingredients: |
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3 1/2 cups |
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peeled and diced potatoes |
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1/3 cup |
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diced celery |
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1/3 cup |
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finely chopped onion |
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3/4 cup |
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diced cooked ham |
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3 1/4 cup |
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water |
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2 tbsp |
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chicken boullion granules |
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1/2 tsp |
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salt |
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1 tsp |
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pepper |
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5 tbsp |
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butter |
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5 tbsp |
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all-purpose flour |
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2 cups |
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milk |
Directions: |
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1.Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.
2.In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
3.Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Serve immediately.
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