So Good Ham Veggie Soup

Submitted by evol8531

"I have been a member forever and never thought I had a recipe good enough to publish, this soup is awesome!!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 cup corn
• 2 zucchini
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli
• 1 medium onion (I prefere vidalia)
• 1 tablespoon chives
• 2 cups chopped ham
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 32 ounces chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1⁄2 paprika
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 lb Velveeta cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen hash browns (shredded)
• chopped crispy bacon (for topping)

directions

1. melt the butter in a large soup pot (non-stick is preferable).
2. saute onion, chives, broccoli, zucchini, and corn in melted butter for about 7-10 minutes. The onions and broccoli should be soft before your next step.
3. add ham, chicken broth, water, potatoes (hashbrowns), and spices (feel free to put your favourite spices in).
4. heat to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer until you potatoes are soft. about 20 minutes or so.
5. add velveeta cheese (or cheese of your taste) at this point and keep stirring until it is all well blended and cheese is melted.
6. top with additional cheese and bacon pieces.
7. enjoy.