Ham and Potato Cheddar Soup

Ham and Potato Cheddar Soup

from therecipecritic.com
30 min
6 servings

This hearty and delicious soup is full of ham, potatoes, veggies, and real cheddar cheese. It is so good and has become an instant favorite at our house!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups potatoes peeled and diced
  • 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 sharp shredded cheddar cheese 8 ounces
  • 1-1/2 cups ham cubed cooked
  • 1 cup corn

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 2

    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 through.