elle's Easy Potato Soup With Ham


To Feed Four

Two large cans of diced potatoes/ drain but save some of the liquid to use in soup.


One package of cubed ham/ this can be rinsed to reduce sodium.


Milk/cream/half and half...whichever you have or prefer.


Butter.


Salt, pepper, garlic powder, celery flakes, onion powder, parsley, chives to taste.
Flour for the roue/gravy.


Start by putting butter in a large soup or sauce pot and add ham cubes to warm through.


Meantime, open cans of potatoes. I lay them on their sides on the edge of the sink to drain. This reserves some liquid in the can for the soup.


Add potatoes to the ham and add all seasonings you plan on using. Stir to coat.


Now add milk about half way up and let simmer while you make the roue.

For the roue use about a tablespoon of butter and of flour over medium heat.

To make the sauce creamier, make a roue with flour and butter and let cook for a couple of minutes, stirring and then add enough milk and stir to make a medium thick gravy. Add to soup to thicken. Mix well.


Let simmer for several minutes.
Tips and Hints:
Put a dollop of sour cream on top of each serving and decorate with a sprinkle of fresh or dried chives.