Ham and Potato Soup

Name: Ham and Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 3-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes; 3/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 1/3 cup finely chopped celery; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 5 tablespoons butter, cubed; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups 2% milk; Minced fresh parsley, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Got leftover ham on hand? With everyday ingredients and a quick cook time, this hearty ham and potato soup recipe is just what you need.

Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
3-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
3/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine broth, potatoes, ham, onion, celery, salt and pepper over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Stir into potato mixture. If desired, garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 197 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 829mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

This soup is seriously the ultimate comfort food, especially on a chilly night. It's surprisingly much more healthy than you'd think, because it doesn't use any cream. Sometimes I like to stir in shredded cheddar cheese at the end of cooking. —Taylor Buscemi, Cary, North Carolina

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