The old Gary Cooper movie, Sgt. York, is a family favorite with our entire team. In one scene Ma asks the blessing and says, "Lord bless these vittles we done got...". Hence, the name of our recipe collection.

Friday, September 28, 2012

Cheesy Potato Soup

MOMYS and Mommy Modified

4 C cubed potatoes
4-5 C chicken broth
1 C carrots, sliced
1/2 C onion, diced
1 tsp salt
1/3 C butter
1/2 C flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 C milk or raw cream
1 C cheddar cheese, shredded
1 C ham, cooked and diced

Combine potatoes, chicken broth, carrots, onion and salt in a large pan and bring to boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until veggies are tender. Do not drain.  Mash the potatoes and carrots.

In a separate pot, melt the butter.  Whisk in flour and salt.  Gradually stir in milk.  Cook until thickened.  Add cheese and ham.  Pour into the potato mixture and stir well.  Simmer until ready to serve.

Soup in cooler weather is such a wonderful item!  We have made this with half potatoes and half sweet potatoes before and it was really yummy.  Mommy loves potato soup with fresh from the oven homemade bread.  Yum!
Love Always,
Mommy