Did you know today—February 4th—is National Homemade Soup Day?
I couldn’t resist sharing one of my favorite homemade soup recipes. It’s incredibly easy, so flavorful, and comes together fast—perfect for a cozy weekend dinner. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
With how bitterly cold this winter has been, we can all use a few more homemade soup recipes in our rotation. Drop your favorites in the comments below—we can’t wait to try each and every one of them!
Ham and Potato Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

    • 2 cups potatoes peeled and diced
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 1/2 cup carrot sliced
    • 1/4 cup onion chopped
    • 1/4 cup butter cubed
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups 2% milk
    • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese 8 ounces
    • 1-1/2 cups ham cubed cooked
    • 1 cup corn

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, chicken broth, carrot, and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir the mixture into the potatoes and chicken broth. Stir in cheese until melted. Add ham and corn. Heat through.

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