OLD FASHIONED POTATO AND HAM SOUP
A recipe passed down through the generations. The easiest potato and ham soup with veggies, simmered in a delicious broth, that will warm your heart and your body.
Servings 6
Calories 216kcal
Ingredients
- 8 medium-large size potatoes
- 1/2 cup carrots sliced thin
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup onion chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4-5 cups water
- 4 Tablespoons butter divided
- 2 Tablespoon flour
- 1-2 cups ham cubes diced
- 1-2 cups half and half
Instructions
- Peel, wash, and cut potatoes into 3/4 inch cubes.
- Place potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions in dutch oven or large size saucepan. Season with desired amount of salt and pepper. Add water to slightly cover vegetables.
- Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Add 2 Tablespoon of butter. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Melt remaining butter in a small, microwave safe bowl. Stir in the flour. Spoon 2 or 3 Tablespoons of the broth from vegetables into flour mixture, and then stir mixture into pot of vegetables.
- Allow vegetables to simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the ham and half-and-half. Allow to simmer on low heat until mixtures starts to thicken.
- Remove from heat. Add additional salt or pepper as needed.
- May add additional half-and-half to thin if mixture becomes too thick
Notes
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.