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Ham and Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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Ham and Potato Broccoli Cheese Soup

A delightful savory loaded broccoli cheese soup 
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Broccoli Cheddar, Cheese and Bacon, Soup
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 1054kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter unsalted
  • salt
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 2 large russet potatoes cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • pepper
  • 2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tbsp vegetable base
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups leftover ham cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli chopped into bite size pieces
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium-low heat saute onions with a pinch of salt in butter, add potatoes in with the onions.  Continue cooking until the onions start to soften and become slightly caramelized.  About 20 minutes.
  • Stir in yellow mustard, thyme and a pinch of pepper.  Stir in flour to coat the potatoes and the onions.  
  • While constantly stirring add in vegetable base and water.  Add in ham and broccoli and allow to warm through, approximately 5 minutes.  Stir occasionally (every minute) once flour in completely blended into soup.
  • Stir in heavy cream, allow to warm for 2 minutes, then stir in cheddar cheese until completely melted into the soup.  Serve and enjoy!