Ham Potato Soup “Ham Chowder”

Got leftover glazed ham? Just throw everything together in one pot, simmer down to a nice thick roux and pour into bowls. Quick creamy delicious soup and single pot clean up afterwards. bi-winning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound cooked Ham, cubed
  • 3 cups Milk
  • 3 cups Potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups low sodium Chicken Stock (or broth)
  • 2 teaspoons Chicken Bouillon
  • 1 yellow Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup large Carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1/3 cup unsalted Butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose Flour
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced (4 tsp)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Melt Butter in a pot over medium heat. Then, saute the Onion and Carrots until beginning to soften.
  2. Add Ham and Potatoes, cook for 2 minutes, then add the Garlic and continue sauteing until fragrant.
  3. Stir the Flour into the pot and cook for another 2 minutes (to remove the flour taste).
  4. Stir in Chicken Stock and Bouillon until fully mixed. Increase heat to a boil until potatoes are fork tender.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, add Milk and stir until thicken.
  6. Add Salt and Pepper and serve.