Ham and Cheese Soup

Name: Ham and Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground mustard; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup chopped fully cooked ham; 2-1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups milk; 3/4 pound American cheese, cubed; Popped popcorn, optional

While I was growing up, my family had a big garden. Mom would turn that produce into some wonderful meals...that's where I get my love of cooking. I share one of my favorite recipes with your here.—Paul Miller, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped fully cooked ham
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
3/4 pound American cheese, cubed
Popped popcorn, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion, celery, carrot, parsley and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in flour, mustard and pepper. Add ham; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add broth and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese; reduce heat. Cook and stir until cheese is melted (do not boil). Garnish serving with popcorn if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 392 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1492mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

Originally published as Ham and Cheese Soup in Taste of Home June/July 1996

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shecooksalot

Dec 30, 2013

I thought that this was a great tasting and quick soup. The ham and cheese flavor is very tasty and my kids really enjoyed it. Paired with rolls, it's a great meal. It also comes together very quickly, which I like.
jeffkris

Jan 12, 2011

I would use hamburger in place of ham next time. Also, I wouldn't use as much garlic.