Cheddar Ham Potato Soup

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Cheddar Ham Potato Bliss Soup warms up your day with its hearty American classic flavors, combining tender red potatoes, rich cheddar cheese, and diced ham for a filling meal. This non-vegetarian dish is perfect for chilly days and is sure to please the whole family. With its smooth texture and comforting flavors, it’s ideal for serving as a main course or alongside a fresh salad or crusty bread.

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Overview

This creamy cheddar potato soup is a comforting dish perfect for cold winter days. With tender red potatoes, savory ham, and melted cheddar cheese, this soup is both hearty and flavorful.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 10

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups water
• 2 Cups red potatoes, peeled
• 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 Small onion, minced
• 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch pepper, to taste
• 3 Cups milk
• 0.5 Teaspoons white sugar
• 1 Cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 Cup ham, diced

Steps

1. In a medium-sized stock pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the red potatoes and cook until tender. Drain the potatoes, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
2. In the same pot, stir in the melted butter and minced onion. Cook until the onion is soft.
3. Add the all-purpose flour to the pot, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Gradually stir in the cooked potatoes, reserved liquid, milk, white sugar, shredded Cheddar cheese, and diced ham.
5. Simmer the mixture for 30 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure the cheese melts evenly and the soup thickens.
6. Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese or herbs if desired.

Enjoy this rich and satisfying soup as a main course or alongside a fresh salad or crusty bread.