Once the holiday festivities are over, your fridge will be filled with delicious leftovers. Instead of letting those leftovers go to waste, why not turn them into a comforting and flavorful cheesy ham and potato soup? This plain but nutritious dish will not only exploit Christmas ham and potatoes, but will also provide a sultry and satisfying meal for the whole family.
Start by collecting your holiday leftovers of juicy ham and those extra ones potatoes who somehow missed the feast. Cut the ham into bite-sized cubes so that each flavorful bite is incorporated into the soup. Cut the potatoes into huge pieces, ready to soak up the sizzling broth.
In a huge pot, fry the onion, carrot, celery and other aromatic vegetables you have on hand. Lingering scents will fill your kitchen with anticipation. Add diced ham to give the base a opulent flavor.
Then throw in these potato pieces and cover with water or sizzling broth prepared from Christmas turkey or chicken stock. Let the ingredients boil together, combining into a harmonious whole.
This ham and potato soup not only makes a second side dish for holiday leftovers, but also serves as a nutritious and satisfying post-festive dish. Ladle it into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs, and enjoy transforming your holiday leftovers into a delightful meal that warms the heart and nourishes the soul.
Cheese soup with ham and potatoes
This recipe for cheesy ham and potato soup is a great way to exploit up leftovers from holiday get-togethers this winter.
- 2 C boiling water
- 1/2 C carrot diced
- 2 C potatoes diced
- 1/2 C celery diced
- 1/4 C onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 C butter
- 1/4 C flour
- 2 C milk
- 1 C Cheddar shredded
- 1 C cooked ham diced
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Add boiling water to the vegetables. Add salt and pepper.
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Cook for 10 minutes or until cushioned. Remove from heat. DO NOT drain.
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Melt the butter in a pot, then add the flour and milk. Mix until bulky.
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Add vegetables and ham. Mix the cheese. DO NOT allow it to boil.
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Simmer until ready to serve.
Calories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 23GProtein: 16GFat: 20GSaturated fat: 11GPolyunsaturated fat: 1GMonounsaturated fatty acids: 5GTrans fats: 0.2GCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 751mgPotassium: 545mgFiber: 2GSugar: 5GVitamin A: 3116IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 317mgIron: 1mg
