Serves: 10
Total Calories: 322

5 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
5 large carrots, peeled and sliced
10 large potatoes, peeled, cut in cubes
4 chicken bouillon cubes
4 cups water
2 cups milk
3 cups ham, cubed

Melt butter in pot and add onion and carrots and cook until softened. Add potatoes, bouillon, and water. Cook covered until bubbly, then simmer for 1 hour. Take about half of soup mixture and blend in processor or blender until puréed and smooth. Return to pot; add milk slowly, stirring. Add ham and heat thoroughly.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 10
Total Calories: 322
Calories from Fat: 91

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