Cheesy Ham ‘N’ Potato Soup
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 7 servings.
When I'm in the mood for comfort food, I prepare a pot of this soup. It is always a treat on a cool fall day.—Melissa Sherlock, Omaha, Nebraska
Ingredients
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2 cups cubed potatoes
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1-1/2 cups water
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1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
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1 large onion, chopped
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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3 cups milk
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1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed and chopped
Directions
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1.
In a saucepan, bring potatoes and water to a boil. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid; set potatoes and liquid aside.
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2.
In a large saucepan, saute ham and onion in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk and reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low. Add the cheese, broccoli and reserved potatoes; cook and stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 334 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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