Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped country ham
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups low sodium (fat free chicken broth)
  • 3 cups unpeeled (chopped new potatoes)
  • 2 cups heavy cream or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • additional chopped country ham (sour cream and cheese for garnish)

Instruction

  • In a dutch oven or large pot, over medium-high heat, melt butter.
  • Add onion, celery, carrots, and ham; cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until onion is soft and ham begins to brown.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook for about a minute.
  • Add flour and stir for about a minute, or until well blended.
  • Add broth and stir; let cook until thickened and bubbly.
  • Add potatoes; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  • Add cream (or milk), red pepper flakes (if desired), and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese and sour cream until well blended.
  • Garnish with sour cream, cheese, and chopped ham.