This ham and potato soup recipe was given to me by a friend. It's delicious and easy to make. The best part? You can add additional ingredients like more ham and potatoes, and it still turns out great.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
195 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine potatoes, water, ham, celery, and onion in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in chicken bouillon, pepper, and salt.
Step 2
Melt butter in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour; cook and stir until thick, about 1 minute. Whisk in milk; cook and stir until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Pour milk mixture into the stockpot; cook soup until warmed through.
Ingredients
2 cups milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup diced celery
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
3 ½ cups peeled and diced potatoes
3 ¼ cups water
¾ cup diced cooked ham
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon ground white or black pepper, or to taste