Country Ham Potato Soup Recipe

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.

nutrition data

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reviews & comments

Guest Foodie REVIEW:
January 9, 2018

My favorite soup!
AnExPor REVIEW:
April 28, 2011

We used leftover ham from a holiday dinner and this soup turned out very nice and was easy to prepare. If you have some leftover ham this is a good way to use some of it up. We used green onions and cheese to garnish.
soup recipe REVIEW:
May 10, 2009

Thank you for sharing this wonderful soup recipe it is delicious. Yours truly, Shannonf

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