Easy Holiday Ham and Cheese Soup

4 from 1 vote

Easy Holiday Ham and Cheese Soup

Chopped ham is combined with carrots, green beans, celery, and potatoes to form this easy holiday soup. Perfect for using any left overs you may have after the holidays.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings people

Calories 286kcal

Ingredients

2 cups russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped optional
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 cup fresh and cooked green beans optional
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup cooked ham, cubed
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups milk any kind
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Combine potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, green beans, water, and pepper in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer until vegetables are tender, around 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in the ham. Set aside.
In a skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Slowly whisk in the flour.
Once the flour is combined, slowly stir in the milk. Keep stirring until mixture starts to thicken.
Stir in the cheese and mix until melted.
Pour the cheese mixture into the vegetable mixture and stir until combined.

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