Potato and Ham Soup

Portion Size: 1 cup Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes Peeled, washed, and diced
1/3 cup diced celery Washed, trimmed and diced
1/3 cup finely chopped onion Washed, peeled and finely chopped
12 oz. diced cooked ham 
3 1/4 cups water 
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules 
1/4 teaspoon salt 
1 teaspoon black pepper 
1/2 teaspoon paprika
5 tablespoons butter 
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 
2 cups nonfat milk 
1 cup frozen peas

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Heat butter in stock pot. Add onion and celery. Cook until tender. Add flour and stir to coat. Combine the potatoes, ham and water in a stockpot.
2Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
3Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt, paprika, and pepper.
4Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Add just before serving peas and heat through. Serve immediately.Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.
To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF bouillon granules and GF flour. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.
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Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates