1 Tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 cup matchstick carrots
4 potatoes, chopped in to 1/2 inch pieces
32 ounces chicken broth
2 cups ham, chopped
6 Tbsp butter
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
1/4 cup flour
1 cup half and half
1 cup milk
1 cup frozen peas
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
shredded cheddar cheese for topping
In a stock pot……
Heat olive oil, add onion and carrots and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add potatoes and chicken broth, turn heat to high and bring to a boil, let boil until potatoes are tender but not mushy. Stir in the ham.
In a Medium sauce pot……
Melt butter, stir in the garlic and saute for a minute or 2. Whisk in your flour and cook until thick. Slowly add half and half and milk, whisking constantly, until your mixture becomes thick. Stir your milk mixture into your stock pot potato mixture.
Stir your peas into your stock pot. Add cayenne pepper and black pepper. Heat until your peas are cooked through. Serve, sprinkle some cheddar cheese on top and ENJOY!! 🙂
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