Creamy Ham & Potato Soup

"Growing up in the Midwest, this soup was a staple in our menu during the long winter months. When our sons were at home they loved the soup but it never seemed to hold them for very long. I added a few more ingredients and now they make this recipe for their families and friends and share the recipe often. I hope you enjoy it!"
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
12
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ingredients

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directions

  • Peel and chunk potatoes.
  • Boil in salted water until almost done (fork can pierce but not break potato chunk).
  • Chop onion, cube ham and add to potato water during last 5 minutes of boiling time.
  • While potatoes are cooking, in small saucepan melt butter.
  • Stir in flour, stirring constantly.
  • Slowly add the half and half.
  • Stir to remove lumps till smooth and starting to thicken.
  • Slowly add 2 cups milk; stirring constantly to prevent lumps and scorching.
  • Add 1/2 of the Velveeta Cheese.
  • Stir to melt cheese.
  • Add remaining milk.
  • Season to taste.
  • Drain water from potato& onions reserving approximately 1/2 of the water.
  • Place drained ham, potatoes& onions in large stock pot.
  • Add milk mixture, remaining cheese and stir over low heat till cheese is melted.
  • Garnish w/choice of chopped green onions, bacon crumbles and grated cheddar cheese.

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  1. This soup is wonderful! I used colby cheese in place of Velveeta, but otherwise no changes were made. It's got a great texture. This is one of those comfort soupa that everyone is sure to love. I'll make this again; thanx!
     
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  1. This soup is wonderful! I used colby cheese in place of Velveeta, but otherwise no changes were made. It's got a great texture. This is one of those comfort soupa that everyone is sure to love. I'll make this again; thanx!
     

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Missouri born and bred. Raised in a family of awesome cooks and bakers! I love to cook, bake breads, pies. Nothing makes me happier than to hear someone moan or sigh with delight while eating something I've made.
 
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