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Cheesy Potato and Ham Soup

Cheesy Potato and Ham Soup - Gluten Free - Use Up Leftover Ham

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Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 6 bowls
Chopped ham, perfectly tender and creamy gold potatoes, carrots, and corn in a lusciously creamy and cheesy broth. Serve with rolls, crackers, breadsticks, or even a side salad for a bistro at-home soup/salad combo.
This is a great recipe to use up leftover ham from Christmas or Easter.
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 stalk of celery diced
  • 3 carrots sliced into coins
  • ⅓ cup high quality gluten-free all-purpose flour I used Bob's Red Mill GF 1:1 (the blue bag) *You can also sub for regular flour if not dining gluten-free
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt *Remember ham can be high in sodium, less is more
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups gold potatoes diced, skin-on
  • 2 cups cooked ham cubed
  • 1 cup corn frozen, fresh, or canned
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Heat a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Add in butter.
  • Once melted, add in the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
  • Stir in the gluten-free flour. Cook for one minute, constantly stirring, to cook off the raw flour taste.
  • Add in chicken broth, diced potatoes, thyme, and salt and pepper. Stir. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer with the lid on for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are just about fork-tender.
  • Add in the cubed ham and frozen corn. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn the burner off. Stir in the half and half and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until completely melted and incorporated into the broth. Note: Do not put the lid back on. It's okay for the soup to come to a gentle simmer, but do not boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with rolls, crackers, breadsticks, a side salad, etc.

Notes

  • Gluten Free Dinner Rolls (that rise!) – Great Value Recipe
  • Hams can sometimes be high in sodium. For this reason, I suggest adding a small amount of salt (¼ to ½ tsp). You may taste the soup just before serving and adjust the seasonings to your liking from there.
    Top each soup bowl with more shredded cheddar cheese if you're feeling fancy.
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