Healthier Delicious Ham and Potato Soup
Description
With added carrots and green beans, and using non-fat milk, this healthier version of ham-and-potato soup turns out great every time.
Ingredients
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3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
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1/2 cup chopped carrots
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1/2 cup chopped green beans
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1/3 cup diced celery
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1/3 cup finely chopped onion
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3/4 cup diced cooked ham
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3 1/4 cups water
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2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
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1 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
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5 tablespoons butter
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5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups nonfat milk
Directions
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Combine potatoes, carrots, green beans, celery, onion, ham, and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in chicken bouillon and pepper.
2
Melt butter in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork and cook, stirring constantly, until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk so lumps do not form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
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Pour milk mixture into the stockpot and cook soup until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.