Ham & Cheese Soup
Portions: 6 to 8
Ingredients:
Ham, in bite-size chunks (I like about 1/2 lb.)
Potatoes, in bite-size chunks (I use about 4 or 5)
1 c. onion, diced
1 sm. pkg frozen green peas
1 lb. fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
1/4 c. fresh parsley, minced
1 stick real butter
1 pt. cream
1 qt. milk
2 or 3 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 t. ground sea salt
1 T. freshly ground pepper
Instructions:
1. Boil potatoes until done.
2. Meanwhile, sautee onions until clear in melted butter. Add parsley just to wilt. Set aside.
3. Drain potatoes, reserving liquid and setting it aside.
4. Combine all other ingredients except cheese in large soup pot and cook slowly until peas are done and everything is melded together.
5. Add cheese and season to taste. Add potato liquid to thin, or make a roux to thicken. Do not boil! |
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