Creamy Ham And Potato Soup

Recipe found in the back of the box cooking cookbook. courtesy of applegate farms, an organic & natural meat company.

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add onions and the sage leaves.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Cook , stirring often to keep the onions from browning , until onions are soft and translucent , about 15 minutes.

Add the potatoes and the broth and cook until potatoes are very tender , about 35 minutes.

Transfer the soup to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.

Return the soup to the pot and add the ham , reserving about 1 / 4 cup of it for granish.

Add enough milk to thin the soup to a consistency you like.

Keep warm over low heat.

Serve the soup garnished with reserved minced ham and chives , if desired.

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