If you have been following my blog for a while, then you know that I am in a predicament, a Food predicament~ A Potato Predicament!! If this is the first time you are visiting my blog, then welcome to the wacky world of the Moore’s!! Hubs loves buying everything in bulk quantity…Is it an Irish thing?? In this case, yes it is. He purchased Fifty pounds of potatoes, much to my shagrin. But never the less, we are eating a lot of potato pancakes, stews, and my newest Creamy Ham and Potato Soup. You will love this soup because it is easy and so delicious. It is on the top ten of our favorite soups now.
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
1/3 cup diced celery
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup carrot, diced (optional)
1 cup diced cooked ham (buy a ham steak in the deli section)
3 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground white or black pepper, or to taste
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
Instructions
Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, carrot, ham and chicken broth in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper.
In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk so that lumps don’t form and until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through.
Top with cheddar cheese, chives, and bacon if desired. Serve immediately.
Source: adapted from The Girl Who Ate Everything
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Margaret Bowden
Sunday 7th of November 2021
Made this soup several times now. It is so delicious. I make double batches and freeze. Of course it never lasts any length of time.
Margaret Bowden
Thursday 23rd of September 2021
Can I use a mix of sweet potatoes and regular potatoes for this recipe. I have made it with regular potatoes, but this time around I don't have enough regular potatoes. Thanks.
Sue/the view from great island
Monday 4th of March 2013
This soup looks so thick and creamy!
nettiemoore11
Wednesday 6th of March 2013
Thank you Sue, hope you get a chance to try it! Nettie
Cindy @Hun... What's for Dinner?
Monday 25th of February 2013
I have some leftover ham in the freezer. I think I'll be adding this to our meal plan this week. Thanks for sharing Nettie! Hope you can come link up to Simple Supper Tuesday! https://hunwhatsfordinner.blogspot.ca/2013/02/simple-supper-tuesday-6.html
nettiemoore11
Monday 25th of February 2013
Sounds perfect Cindy! Let me know what you think! I will stop by on Tuesday for your Simple Supper! Thank you for the invitation! Nettie
beverley6761
Monday 25th of February 2013
Love potato soup and this looks like a great recipe to try. Got to love the Irish! Xoxo
nettiemoore11
Monday 25th of February 2013
Thank you Beverley, hope you get a chance to try this soup! Yes I do love the Irish!! Nettie