Grandma's Potato Soup - MI Coop Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 6 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups chicken broth or stock
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup cubed, cooked ham
• 5 green onions, chopped (optional)
• In a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and stir. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add potatoes and the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in another medium skillet, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper.
• Gradually add the milk and stir constantly until it starts to thicken.
• Add the cream of chicken soup and ham. Stir until completely mixed.
• Transfer the thickened mixture to the vegetables (once the potatoes are tender). Stir and cook until completely heated.
• Ladle into bowls and top with chopped green onions.
• Serve immediately.
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