Cheddar Ham Soup

By pattiaroberts

Taste of Home recipe from the Simple and Delicious cookbook

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced peeled potatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter cubed
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Details

Servings 7
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, carrots and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the mil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cheese until melted. Stir into undrained potato mixture. Add ham and pea; heat through.