Ham & Potato Cheddar Soup

By PineyCook

An immensely comforting meal, this simple soup is so easy to put together. You can have dinner on the table in 45 minutes!

Ingredients

• 2 cups potatoes, diced peeled
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup carrot, sliced
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups (8 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 cups cooked ham, cubed
• 1 cup corn

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from therecipecritic.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, chicken broth, carrot and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir the mixture into the potatoes and chicken broth. Stir in cheese until melted. Add ham and corn. Heat though.