Potato and Ham Soup

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In '300 Sensational Soups' by Carla Snyder & Meredith Deeds"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 1⁄2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into small dice
• 12 ounces ham, cut into small dice
• 1⁄2 cup whipping cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped fresh chives

directions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add onion and salt; saute until onion is softened, about 6 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with flour and saute for 2 minutes.
4. Gradually whisk in stock.
5. Add potatoes and ham; bring to a boil, stirring often.
6. Cover, decrease heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
7. Stir in cream and pepper.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
9. Reheat until steaming, stirring often; do not let boil.
10. Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with chives.