Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup

By Nanatimesthree

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups peeled and diced russet potatoes (about 1 pound)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 pound sharp shredded cheddar
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sweat until onions soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in flour; cook 1-2 minutes. Add potatoes and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in broth and ham, and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium low, and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, 10-15 minutes.

Step 3

Coarsely mash potatoes, then stir in half and half. Stir in cheddar, a handful at a time, letting each addition fully melt before adding the next.

Step 4

Off heat, stir in parsley and season soup with salt and pepper.