Ham and Potato Soup

FROM CYNDI’S KITCHEN CUPBOARD

Ham and Potato Soup

(Serves 8) 

This is a delicious recipe for ham and potato soup that is great for a cold winter’s day.  So hearty; it just feeds your soul.  Of course, it’s very easy; and the great thing about it is that you can add additional ingredients (more ham, potatoes, carrots, etc.), and it still turns out great.

Ingredients

• 3½ cups peeled and diced potatoes
• 1 ½ cups green beans cut up (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1/3 cup diced celery
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
•  ¾ cup diced cooked ham
• 4 cups chicken broth
• ½ 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

1. Combine the potatoes, green beans, celery, onion, 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.
2. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork or wire whisk and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk to ensure lumps don’t form until all the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot and cook soup until heated through. Serve immediately.