Dairy Free Ham and Potato Soup

by **Raeja** Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:39 am

DAIRY FREE HAM & POTATO SOUP

1 Large carrot, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 TBS Olive oil

1 Lb (approximately) smoked ham cut into small pieces

2-1/2 Lbs. potatoes, peeled (optional) and cut int 1" pieces

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning

4 cups chicken broth or ham stock

2 cups water

Salt & Pepper, to taste

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Prep the clerey, carrot, and onion. Put them in a large pot with the olive oil. Saute over medium-high heat for 5 - 7 minutes, stirring occassionally.

Prep your ham and potatoes.

Stir in the garlic, then add the ham, potatoes, Italian seasoning chicken broth and water to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring soup to a gentle boil. Cober pot with the lid slightly ajar and reduce the heat to simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Using a potato masher or immersion blender, lightly mash some of the potatoes right in the pot. Season with salt and pepper and it is ready to serve.