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Country-Ham Potato Soup

Source of Recipe


Southern Lady magazine



List of Ingredients



• ¼ cup butter
  
• 1½ cups chopped onion
  
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  
• 1 cup chopped country ham
  
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  
• 3 cups chicken broth
  
• 4 cups unpeeled, chopped new potatoes
  
• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
  
• 2 tsp fresh chopped thyme
  
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
  
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  
• ½ cup sour cream
  
• Garnish: additional chopped country ham
  






Instructions



1. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion, garlic and ham; cook for approximately 4 minutes, or until onion is soft and ham begins to brown. Add flour and stir for approximately 1 minute, or until well blended.
   
   
2. Add broth and stir; cook until thickened and bubbly. Add potatoes; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
   
   
3. With a potato masher, mash potatoes until only a few chunks remain. Add cream, thyme, red pepper flakes, and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and sour cream until well blended. Garnish with additional chopped country ham, if desired.
   
   Makes about 4 servings.