Potato Cheese Soup

By heather76may

Ham, cheese, potato—like a loaded baked potato in a soup bowl.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 ounces lean ham, chopped
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 8 cups peeled and coarsely chopped potatoes (russets or Yukon golds, about 3 pounds)
• 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
• 1 cup beer 3/4 cup
• (3 ounces) grated Gruyère cheese
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup 2 percent reduced-fat milk

Preparation

Step 1

1) Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ham, onion and carrot. Sauté 5 to 10 minutes. Cook, covered, 10 minutes. Add potatoes and broth; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

2) Pour half the soup into a food processor and process until smooth. Return to saucepan. Add beer and cheese and cook until cheese melts. Add milk until desired consistency is reached