Ham and Broccoli Cheese Soup
A soup that's a meal
Servings: 4
Calories: 570kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 3 tbs chopped onion
- 2 tbs butter
- 1 cup diced red potatoes or yukon gold
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese white preferred
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Thickening:
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan or stock pot. Add the onion and cook until it's translucent.
- Next add the potatoes, broccoli salt, thyme, basil, pepper and chicken stock. Cover, reduce heat and cook until potatoes are just tender; about 10 minutes.
- Mix the thickening ingredients well so there's no lumps (thinkening is optional) and whisk into the soup. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes to cook the flour.
- Stir in the cream and shredded cheese. Simmer until cheese melts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 1929mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1488IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 2mg