F & L market has everything you need for this delicious soup. 10lb bag of potatoes $3.99, Zesty onions are on sale , Country hams $2.99 lb.
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3 tablespoons oil or butter
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1 onion, diced
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2 carrots, diced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
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1/4 cup flour (or rice flour for gluten free)
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2 cups ham broth or chicken broth
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2 cups milk (or heavy cream)
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1 1/2 pounds potatoes, diced small and optionally peeled
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8 ounces ham, diced
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1 cup corn
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salt and pepper to taste
directions
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Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, add the onions, carrots and celery and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
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Mix in the garlic, thyme and flour and cook until the flour is lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
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Slowly stir in the broth, deglazing the pan as you go, add the milk and potatoes, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
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Add the ham and corn, cook until heated and season with salt and pepper.