POTATO SOUP WITH HAM

Potato Soup With Ham image

Provided by Lynne Hawkins

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c each onion, celery, carrots, diced
2 clove garlic, pressed
1 qt water
1 Tbsp chicken boullion
3 lb white potatoes, peeled and diced
8 oz ham, diced
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt, to taste
1 can(s) evaporated milk (I used fat free), 5 oz.
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 pt half and half (I used fat free)
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded, plus more for garnish
1/2 c sour cream, plus more for garnish
1/4 c green onion, chopped
1/2 c croutons of choice

Steps:

1. In a large soup pot, saute onion, celery, carrots, and garlic in butter until golden.
2. Stir in water, boullion, and potatoes.
3. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
4. Process about 3 cups of soup in the food processor until smooth. Return it to the pot.
5. Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup evaporated milk until smooth.
6. Stir into soup slowly so as not to form lumps.
7. Add ham, cayenne pepper, salt, the rest of the milk and half and half, stirring until heated through and thickened.
8. Add shredded cheese and sour cream, stirring until incorporated.
9. Serve topped with croutons, more cheese, sour cream and/or chopped green onions.

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