Creamy Ham and Potato Soup | The Recipe Rebel

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add carrots, onion, and celery, sauté until onions are softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Add salt, garlic, parsley, thyme, and pepper and cook for 1 minute.

Add chicken broth, ham, ham bone, and potatoes to the pot. Scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits from the bottom.

Bring to a simmer over medium high heat, then reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, place melted butter in a medium bowl or large glass measuring cup. Whisk in flour.

Whisk in milk, using a spatula to get the flour from the sides of the cup as necessary.

Microwave in 45-60 second intervals, whisking well each time, until milk has thickened considerably.

When the potatoes are cooked, remove the ham bone and pull any meat from it to stir back in.

Stir in the thickened milk and cheddar cheese. Top with additional shredded cheese and green onions as desired.

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