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‍🍴 One-pot Ham & Potato Soup Cozy up with a bowl of this delicious one-pot ham and potato soup. Loaded with chunks of ham, tender potatoes, and flavorful herbs, it's the ultimate comfort food. Ingredients: - 2 strips bacon (cut into 1-inch (2 cm) pieces) - 1 cup onion (diced) - 1 cup carrot (diced) - 1 cup celery (diced) - 3 tablespoons flour - 2 cups ham (cooked and cubed) - potatoes (cubed) - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon black pepper - 6 cups chicken broth - bay leaves - 2 cups heavy cream Preparation: 1. In a 6-quart (5.7 liters) dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat until fat is rendered out and the pieces begin to get crispy. 2. Add onion, carrot, and celery, and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. 3. Reduce heat to medium and add flour, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to avoid lumps. 4. Add ham, potatoes, thyme, and black pepper. Stir to coat the meat and potatoes in the roux/vegetable mix. 5. Add the chicken broth and bay leaves. 6. Cover and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium-low and cook covered for 25-30 minutes. 7. Remove bay leaves and stir in cream. Return to a simmer and serve. 👉 Follow @FoodSimp for more recipes!