Potato and Ham Soup

300 Sensational Soups Serves 6

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt butter. Add onion and salt; sauté until onion is softened. Sprinkle with flour and sauté for 2 minutes.
2. Gradually whisk in stock. Add potatoes and ham; bring to a boil, stirring often. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer until potatoes are tender. Stir in cream and pepper.
3. Serve garnished with chives.