Country-Ham Potato Soup
Ingredients
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1/4 cup butter
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1 1/2 cups chopped onion
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 cup chopped country ham
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 cups chicken broth
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4 cups unpeeled, chopped new potatoes
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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2 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup sour cream
Garnish
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additional chopped country ham
Directions
1.
In a large stockpot, over medium-high heat, melt butter.
2.
Add onion, garlic, and ham; cook for approximately 4 minutes, or until onion is soft and ham begins to brown.
3.
Add flour and stir for approximately 1 minute, or until well blended.
4.
Add broth and stir; cook until thickened and bubbly.
5.
Add potatoes; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
6.
With a potato masher, mash potatoes until only a few chunks remain.
7.
Add cream, thyme, red pepper flakes, and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
8.
Stir in cheese and sour cream until well blended.
9.
Stir in cheese and sour cream until well blended.
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