My Aunt gave me this delicious ham and potato soup recipe years ago, and it has quickly become a family favorite.  I usually double so we can have leftovers.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked Ham – Purchase Here
  • 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
  • 2 sticks of celery diced
  • 1/3 cup of onion finely chopped
  • 3 1/4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground white or black pepper or to taste
  • 5 tablespoons Butter – Purchase Here
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk – Purchase Here

Instructions

  • To cook Ham and potato soup, combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot.
  • Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender for about 10 minutes
  • Then, stir in chicken bouillon, salt and pepper
  • Get a separate saucepan, and melt butter over medium-low heat.
  • Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. 
  • Meanwhile, slowly stir in milk, to avoid lumps to form. Once all milk is added, continue stirring for about 5 minutes on medium heat, until thick.
  • Stir the thicken milk mixture into the stockpot with potato and ham mixture and cook soup until heated through.
  • Your ham and potato soup is ready. Serve immediately.
  • Although you can garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits and/or chives.