Ham and Potato Soup
by M. Mueller
serves: 8
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A deliciously easy homemade soup. |
Ingredients: |
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3 1/2 c. |
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potatoes, peeled & diced |
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1/3 c. |
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celery, diced |
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1/3 c. |
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onion, finely chopped |
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3/4 c. |
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ham, cooked & diced |
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3 1/4 c. |
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water |
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2 T. |
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chicken bouillon granules |
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1/2 tsp. |
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salt |
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1 tsp. |
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pepper |
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5 T. |
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butter |
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5 T. |
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flour |
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2 c. |
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milk |
Directions: |
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Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 min. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.
In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heath. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk until all milk is added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4-5 min.
Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through.
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