Honeybaked Ham Company Ham and Cheese Soup

Yield: 4 quarts

Ingredients

• 1 Honeybaked Ham bone
• 1 cup Honeybaked Ham, cubed
• 4 to 5 quarts water
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In a large stock pot, combine bone, water, potatoes, carrots, celery and onions.
2. Over medium-high heat, bring mixture to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
3. In medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter; stir in flour, cooking for 2 minutes.
4. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
5. Add salt and pepper.
6. Stir sauce gradually into hot soup. (do not boil).
7. Add ham and cheese to soup; stir until cheese is melted.
8. Serve with a sandwich or salad of choice and bagel chips, bread sticks or oyster crackers.

Attribution

Posted by LladyRusty at Recipe Goldmine 2/28/2002 10:33 pm.

Source: WXIA 11, Atlanta - Air date 10/13/98 - From Honeybaked Ham Company