Creamy Potato & Ham Soup

• Meat

  • 1/2 lb Deli ham, sweet

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 1 Carrot sliced in, rounds thin
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 3 cups Red potatoes chopped in

• Canned Goods

  • 3 cups Chicken broth, low-sodium

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 tbsp Flour
  • 1 Salt & pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Milk

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 stalks celery chopped
• 1 carrot sliced in thin rounds
• 3 cups red potatoes chopped in large bite size pieces (jackets on)
• 1/2 lb sweet deli ham cut in strips
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• Salt & pepper

Directions

• In large stockpot heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, red potatoes and deli ham. Cook until the onions and ham start to crisp on the edges; approximately 5-7 minutes. Add the chicken broth, oregano, basil, onion powder and garlic powder. Simmer until the potatoes are tender; approximately 15 minutes.
• In skillet melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook over low heat until bubbly and well combined; approximately 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk working to make it creamy and to get out any lumps. When thoroughly mixed and thickened slowly stir into soup. Simmer until warmed. Salt & pepper to taste.