Monday, September 13, 2010

Delicious Ham and Potato Soup (or bacon and potato soup)

Made this the other night!! Was so good!! Leftovers the next day was even better!!

Makes enough for about 4-5
3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes (I used red potatoes, but I'm sure russet would be great too)
1/3 cup diced celery
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup diced cooked ham (I did bacon and it was great too)
3 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk

Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham, and water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper.
In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4-5 minutes.
Stir the milk mixture into the pot. (If doing bacon put the cooked bacon in at this point.) Cook soup until heated through, and enjoy!!!

2 comments:

  1. I have this recipe posted on here too!! LOL It is good. I made it for mom and dad once. Mmmm!

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  2. This is delicious!!!!! Highly recommend it--Love soups on cold days :)

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