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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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

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

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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.

Ham and Cheese Soup

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