January 26, 2011
Delicious Ham and
Potato Soup
3-1/2 c Peeled and Diced Potatoes 1/3 c Diced Celery 1/3 c finely chopped Onion 3/4 c diced, cooked Ham 3-1/4 c Water 2 tbsp Chicken Bouillon 1/2 tsp Salt, to taste 1 tsp Ground White or Black Pepper, to taste 5 tbsp Butter 5 tbsp All Purpose Flour 2 c Milk |
Combine potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in stockpot. Bring to boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 min. Stir in chicken bouillon, 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 min. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all milk has been added. Continue to stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4-5 min. Stir the milk mix into the stockpot, and cook soup until heater through. Serve immediately. |