Ham and Cheese Soup Recipe
This recipe is pure comfort food! If you love a hot bowl of soup on a cold day this ham and cheese soup is for you!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Onion chopped
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 cups Chicken Stock
- 3 cups Milk
- 1 cup Shredded Carrots
- 3 cups Potato peeled and cubed
- 2 cups Ham cooked and cubed
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (8 ounces)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Green Onions optional
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the oil until softened but not browned.
- Sprinkle with flour and cook for 30 seconds, stirring well.
- Slowly add the stock, stirring well to prevent lumps, then stir in the milk.
- Bring to a boil, stirring until thickened. Add the carrots and potatoes.
- Simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Test potatoes for tenderness, then stir in ham and cheese.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with green onions, if desired, and serve.
Notes
- Want to make this gluten free? Sauté the onion in just 1 tablespoon of oil. Leave out the flour. Proceed with recipe as usual. Before adding ham and cheese, mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup.