Potato Soup With Ham and Cheddar Cheese Recipe

Name: Potato Soup With Ham and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter; 3 leeks (white only, thinly sliced); 8 ounces country ham (diced); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups chicken stock; 4 cups potatoes (diced peeled); 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped); Optional: 1 tablespoon chives (chopped); Freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 2 cups half-and-half (or whole milk ); 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); Salt (to taste)

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6 servings

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This potato soup calls for country ham, but feel free to use leftover smoked ham or deli ham. It's an excellent choice for a fall or winter lunch or dinner. The soup ingredients include leeks, but if you don't have them, go ahead and use about 1/2 cup of sliced green onions or yellow onions.

For a well-balanced meal, add a tossed salad and crusty bread or serve the soup with sandwiches.

6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter
3 stalks leeks, white only, thinly sliced
8 ounces country ham, diced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken stock
4 cups diced potatoes, peeled
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives, optional
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups half-and-half, or whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt, to taste

Gather the ingredients.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced leeks and country ham to the pan. Sauté until the leeks are tender, stirring constantly.
Add the flour and stir until well blended; continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the chicken broth and cook until thickened and bubbly, stirring frequently.
Add potatoes; increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 20 minutes).
Add the parsley and chives, if using, along with pepper, to taste.
Add half-and-half or milk and the shredded cheese; cook until cheese has melted, stirring constantly.
Taste and add salt, as needed.
Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
540	Calories
30g	Fat
47g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	540
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g	38%
Saturated Fat 17g	87%
Cholesterol 105mg	35%
Sodium 921mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 23g
Vitamin C 16mg	79%
Calcium 273mg	21%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 1061mg	23%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.