Dinner for 8
Ham and Potato Soup
This creamy soup simmers ham, potatoes, onion, peas, and cheddar in a thick broth made with milk and butter.
Typical price
$6.31for 4 servings
$1.58 per serving$6.31 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 250 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 2.05 lb | $2.04Typical price |
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $3.24Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.62 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Flour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 cups russet potatoes
- 2 cups chopped ham
- 1 cup white onion
- 1 ham bone
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 5 tbsp butter
- 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup green peas
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion for 10 minutes.
- Add the ham bone and chicken broth, bring the pot to a gentle boil, then simmer uncovered for 180 minutes.
- Remove the ham bone, add the potatoes and chopped ham, and simmer for 25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Whisk the flour into the pot, stir in the milk, and cook for 10 minutes until the soup thickens.
- Stir in the cheddar and green peas, then cook for 15 minutes until the cheese melts and the soup is hot.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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