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“I knew this recipe was a keeper when my mother-in-law asked for it!” relates Marty Matthews in Clarksville, Tennessee. The hearty soup, chock-full of leftover ham, veggies and cheese, is creamy and comforting. And even though the recipe makes enough to feed a crowd of post-holiday guests, Mary notes, “don’t look for leftovers!”
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Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 303 calories, 17 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 763 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein.
Originally published as Cheddar Ham Soup in Simple & Delicious November/December 2006, p31
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Reviewed on Apr. 03, 2013 by Faxy
I used our leftover Easter ham to make this tonight. I didn't have 2% milk so I used 1 cup half-and-half and 1 cup fat free milk. It turned out SO well! I loved that it used up a lot of the food left in our fridge and pantry, too. Definitely a keeper.
Reviewed on Feb. 01, 2013 by stporter0530
This is one of the best soups I have ever made! Very yummy!
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2013 by flopm
I'm sure that this is a good recipe. Its just not one of ours. It was a little too cheesey for us.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2012 by Cooking4Bob
Our family loves cheese soup! Even though this was the first time I've used this recipe, I doubled it. I did substitute Velveeta for the cheddar and added a few dashes of hot sauce and a little extra salt and pepper. This is gonna be on hit on this cold winter evening!
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2012 by pastiepie
All three of us loved this soup!
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2012 by VictoriaElaine
Made this as a way to use up leftover Easter ham. Used half Velveeta & half shredded cheddar. Did not add the peas, but did add leftover corn & green beans. Has a very good taste to it & is quick & easy to make.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2012 by curlysue024
Made this last night. It was very tasty & a crowd pleaser! Will definitely make this again. Was able to use left over ham from our Easter weekend, but I added more veggies than recipe call for which required a little more water. Also, used 2 cups of chicken broth.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2012 by janiceaba
Excellent soup! I used Velveeta cheese instead of cheddar and added more vegetables. I will definitely make this again!
Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2012 by maryagross
Great recipe!! I have made it many times and everyone asks for the recipe. Great for when you have ham dinner and have leftover ham.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2012 by AureliaT
Good recipe! My family enjoyed it very much.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by mamamerg
I have made this many times! Diced ham is great, but I have also used deli sliced ham when I had it on hand....still delicious!
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2011 by debbiepski
This recipe was excellent. Everyone in my very picky family liked it.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2011 by shell7293
One of the best-tasting and eaiest soups I have ever made. I have had many requests for this recipe.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by ajz223
We love this recipe! I add bacon and frozen corn instead of peas.
Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2011 by HeatherBresslaw
I make this recipe every year for our Christmas Open House. It always gets rave reviews!
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2011 by xrayeyes2
Very good recipe! I used Velveeta instead of cheddar, 1/2 t ground mustard and 1 cup chicken broth (at the end to add a little more liquid). I am dropping this recipe into my online recipe box right now!
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by pbuckheit
This soup was so tasty and comforting! My family gobbled up the entire thing! Next time I'll have to double it. :-)
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by irishchef
Very good,straight forward and easy. the family all enjoyed it! Def. going to make it again!
Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2009 by wildflowerhill
Whoever said this was tasteless must have used boring cheese! This is simple and delicious!! I followed recipe exactley and it turned out great! Next time I am going to add a few more potatoes and some bacon along with the ham too! Thanks so much for the great recipe!!
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by jaorr
It was tasteless and bland. I added chicken and vegetable stock just to give it flavour. I would never make it again.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by 8466timm
Reviewed on Jul. 09, 2008 by Sally Rand
I have 4 children, ages 5 and under. They rarely all agree on a meal, but they love this one. I serve it with yummy whole wheat rolls.
Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2008 by christy5472
This is a great and easy recipe. I substituted chicken stock for the water and colby & monterey jack cheese for the cheedar. It tasted great.
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