Cream Of Ham & Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Cream Of Ham & Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion small, chopped; 1 cup celery diced; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups water or any stock but beef; 2 medium potatoes well scrubbed and cut in chunks--leave skin ON; 1 cup diced ham thickly; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 3/4 cup water; 1 cup heavy cream light cream or half and half cream; salt to taste*

Servings: persons

1 onion small, chopped
1 cup celery diced
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups water or any stock but beef
2 medium potatoes well scrubbed and cut in chunks--leave skin ON
1 cup diced ham thickly
1/2 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1 cup heavy cream light cream or half and half cream
salt to taste*

1
In a deep, heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and add the onions, celery and basil.
2
Saute until the celery and onions are just beginning to get tender. Add the water/stock, the potatoes, ham and the pepper. Cook until potatoes are tender.
3
Mix the cornstarch (the amount is not a typo) with the 3/4 cup water.
4
Slowly add enough of the cornstarch/water mixture (you may not have to add it all, do it in small steps) to produce a VERY THICK mixture. The spoon should practically stand up in this. It should be the consistency of a very thick pudding. Stir constantly until the mixture bubbles.
5
GRADUALLY add cream, stirring constantly, to thin the soup out to the desired consistency. You may have to use MORE cream, depending on the desired thickness. I like mine thick, like stew, so the 1 cup of cream works well. Your mileage may vary.
6
*Add salt if you feel it needs some.
7
Heat through (do not boil) and serve with a salad or crusty roll.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion small, chopped, 1 cup celery diced, 4 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, Cream Of Ham & Potato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cream Of Ham & Potato Soup

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