Country Ham Potato Soup CDKitchen https://www.cdkitchen.com Serves/Makes: 4 | Ready In: 30-60 minutes
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup chopped country ham 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups chicken broth 4 cups unpeeled, chopped new potatoes 1 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sour cream Garnish: additional chopped country ham
Directions: In a large stockpot, over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion, garlic, and ham; cook for approximately 4 minutes, or until onion is soft and ham begins to brown. Add flour and stir for approximately 1 minute, or until well blended. Add broth and stir; cook until thickened and bubbly. Add potatoes; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
With a potato masher, mash potatoes until only a few chunks remain. Add cream, thyme, red pepper flakes, and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and sour cream until well blended. Garnish with additional chopped country ham, if desired.
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