Swiss Ham And Potato Soup Recipes

DELICIOUS HAM AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.
• In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Serve immediately.

CREAMY POTATO SOUP WITH HAM

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large saucepan , melt butter over medium-low heat.
• Add onion, celery, carrots, and ham.
• Cook, stirring frequently until onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
• Add vegetable broth, water, and potatoes.
• Cover and cook for about 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
• Whisk flour into the heavy cream until smooth.
• Stir into the hot mixture.
• Stir in the half-and-half or milk. Taste and add salt and pepper, as desired. Continue cooking until hot.
• Using a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes slightly to thicken; add more milk if the soup is too thick.
• Serve the potato soup garnished with parsley, sliced green onions or chives, or a little bit of shredded cheese.
• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large saucepan , melt butter over medium-low heat.
• Add onion, celery, carrots, and ham.
• Cook, stirring frequently until onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
• Then transfer the cooked vegetables to the slow cooker and add the broth, water, and potatoes.
• Cover and cook on high for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the potatoes are very tender.
• Whisk flour into the heavy cream until smooth.
• Stir the flour-cream mixture into the slow cooker.
• Stir in the half-and-half or milk. Taste and add salt and pepper, as desired. Continue cooking until hot.
• Using a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes slightly to thicken; add more milk if the soup is too thick.
• Serve the potato soup garnished with parsley, sliced green onions or chives, or a little bit of shredded cheese.

SWISS, HAM, POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook diced potatoes in saucepan with just enough water to cover.
• When tender, drain the liquid from the potatoes and save.
• Set both aside while making roux.
• In large saucepan, melt margarine.
• Saute the chopped green onions until tender.
• Remove onion from pan and set aside.
• Add flour to melted margarine and stir until incorporated.
• Cook over medium heat until the roux begins to just turn a golden color.
• Using a whisk, stir in 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of the saved potato liquid.
• Whisk until smooth and no lumps are seen.
• Bring just to a boil or until the soup thickens.
• Add the diced ham, cooked onion and the Swiss cheese. Also, add back in the cooked potatoes.
• Stir until cheese is melted.
• Add salt& pepper to your preference.
• I usually add 1 teaspoons.
• salt and 1/2 teaspoons.
• pepper.
• Stir well.
• If soup is too thick, you may add the final cup of milk.
• My bunch likes it thick.

CHEF JOHN'S HAM AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat until golden brown. Stir in carrot, celery, onion, ham, and garlic; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables soften and the onions are translucent.
• Stir in flour; cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, 1 cup at a time. Add water and stir to combine. Turn the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Taste the soup for salt and add more if necessary. Stir in potatoes; cook for 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Skim fat if desired.
• With a potato masher, mash the soup a few times, leaving plenty of whole chunks of potato. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add cayenne if desired, and add cream. Stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with fresh chives.

SWISS HAM AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, heat all ingredients, stirring occasionally. Be careful to not over heat. Heat just until hot and cheese is melted. Serve topped with cheese and/or real bacon bits.
• 2. Note: Don't leave the nutmeg out, I believe this is a key ingredient for the wonderful flavor of this soup.

HAM & SWISS POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Alfredo sauce and seasonings; heat through., Drain potatoes; transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with ham, cheese and sauce. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 18-22 minutes or until topping is golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. To Make Ahead: Can be made a day in advance. Prepare recipe as directed, layering ham, cheese and sauce in baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Prepare crumb topping; sprinkle over top. Bake as directed.

SWISS POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. , Saute onion in drippings until tender. Add water, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes., Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into potato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Sprinkle with bacon.

CREAMY HAM & POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Peel and chunk potatoes.
• Boil in salted water until almost done (fork can pierce but not break potato chunk).
• Chop onion, cube ham and add to potato water during last 5 minutes of boiling time.
• While potatoes are cooking, in small saucepan melt butter.
• Stir in flour, stirring constantly.
• Slowly add the half and half.
• Stir to remove lumps till smooth and starting to thicken.
• Slowly add 2 cups milk; stirring constantly to prevent lumps and scorching.
• Add 1/2 of the Velveeta Cheese.
• Stir to melt cheese.
• Add remaining milk.
• Season to taste.
• Drain water from potato& onions reserving approximately 1/2 of the water.
• Place drained ham, potatoes& onions in large stock pot.
• Add milk mixture, remaining cheese and stir over low heat till cheese is melted.
• Garnish w/choice of chopped green onions, bacon crumbles and grated cheddar cheese.

HAM 'N' SWISS SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add broccoli and onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Add the ham, cream and thyme; heat through. Stir in the cheese until melted.