Hearty Potato & Ham Soup

This is one of our favorite soups to eat in the winter...but we love it throughout the year too. So easy and so delicious!

Author: Paula Deen

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Hearty Potato & Ham Soup

This is one of our favorite soups to eat in the winter...but we love it throughout the year too. So easy and so delicious!

Ingredients

• 5 lbs. russet or red potatoes cut into 1" cubes
• 1 thick slice cooked ham, cut into small pieces
• 1 stick butter
• 1 cup half & half
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place potatoes into a large pot and add just enough water to cover potatoes.
2. Cover pot and bring to a boil.
3. Remove lid and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes and potatoes are fork-tender.
4. Reduce the heat and add the ham and butter.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk half & half and sour cream together.
6. Over low heat, slowly add the half & half/sour cream mixture to soup.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Keep on low heat until serving time.