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New England Potato Soup

Name: New England Potato Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6-7 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2-1/2 cups milk, divided; 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 cup frozen peas

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

6-7 servings

While on our honeymoon in New England, my husband and I walked into an old country store and were immediately swept off our feet by the aroma of soup that was cooking. We each ordered a bowl and found it to be absolutely delicious! We tried to persuade the cook to give us the recipe, but she said it was a secret. Upon returning home, I experimented until I came up with this recipe, which is very close.

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups milk, divided
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup frozen peas

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the broth, potatoes, sugar, salt, rosemary, thyme and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the ham, peas and remaining milk; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 239 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 899mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.

New England Potato Soup

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