How to Make Cheddar, Potato & Ham Soup

A perfect fall soup. Luxuriously rich, creamy and filling with an abundance of seasonal flavor.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 T. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1/2 lb. ham slices, cubed
• 4 potatoes, cubed
• salt, pepper & dill
• 4 c. chicken stock
• 1/4 c. butter
• 1/4 c. flour
• 2 c. milk
• 1/2 lb. extra-sharp cheddar, cubed or shredded
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 1/2 t. garlic powder
• 1/4 t. cayenne pepper

1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, celery and carrots. Cook until onions and celery are translucent. Add ham and potatoes. Season with salt, pepper & some dill. Add chicken stock, bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender.

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, bring to a boil and cook until thickened. Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add seasonings.

3. When potatoes are tender, whisk the cheese sauce into the soup pot. Continue boiling slowly until soup is desired thickness, stirring frequently.

Tips & Warnings

• If you'd like the soup to be a little thicker, you can stir in some mashed potato flakes or process a few cups in a food processor or blender and stir back into the pot.

Resources

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[starlet67]

on 6/8/2009 This soup would be great on a cold day! Homemade soups are so good!5*

[lostmarble]

on 2/8/2009 Made this soup last night. My family and I love it. LOTS of flavor. Thanks!!

[TheSeeker]

on 9/29/2008 I love the way you did your recipe article. And the recipe is nice. For those of use that don't eat pork, beef goes well with this too :)

[MidniteWriter]

on 9/29/2008 What an excellent idea, you sound like a great cook! Very well-organized, easy to follow article!