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POTATO HAM BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

A creamy soup full of ham, broccoli, cheddar, and potatoes. Not too rich but just perfect for any winter day.
Course Soups/Stews
Cuisine American
Keyword Potato Ham and Broccoli Soup, Broccoli Soup
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 400kcal
Author pamelashank2015

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups potatoes peeled and cut in 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli florets chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup ham cubes from a package
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Place potatoes, onions, and celery in a dutch oven or medium sauce pan. Season with salt and pepper. Add water to just cover vegetables.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat to simmer on medium until potatoes are tender.
  • Add broccoli. Simmer on low heat for 2 minutes.
  • Slowly, stir in half and half. Simmer about 3 minutes on low heat, stirring frequently.
  • Whisk together the butter and flour in a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the broth from soup. Whisk until smooth and stir mixture back into the soup.
  • Stir in the ham. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. (If soup is too thick, add a little more half and half)
  • Stir in the cheese until blended. Remove from heat. Adjust seasonings if needed adding more salt or pepper.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.