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Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup with Bread Machine Rolls


Author Brigette
Course Bread, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Bread Machine Run Time 1 hour 30 minutes

There’s nothing better than a big pot of homemade soup and a pan of freshly baked rolls for dinner! This soup is not as rich as traditional potato soup, which makes it filling but not heavy. It also pairs well with a tossed salad or a fruit salad or, if you’re short on a time, just serve it with crackers!

Ingredients  

Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup Ingredients:

  • 2 cups diced ham used in place of 1-lb ground beef (Aldi) — $1.49
  • 1 onion peeled and diced (Aldi — $2.09 for 2 lbs) — $0.30
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced (Aldi – $0.99 for 2lbs) — $0.35
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced (Aldi – $1.75 for 3-ct pkg) — $0.18
  • 8 medium potatoes peeled and cubed (Aldi – $3.49 for 10-lbs) — $1.40
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning substituted for basil and parsley (Aldi) — $0.20
  • 4 cups chicken broth I used 4 chicken bouillon cubes and 4 cups water (Aldi) — $0.30
  • 2 cups milk Aldi – $3.05 for 1 gallon — $0.38
  • 1/3 cup flour Harris Teeter – $1.99 for 5-lbs – $0.04
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Aldi — $3.29 for 4 cups — $0.82
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Aldi — $2.99 for 16-oz — $0.37
  • Salt and pepper to taste if needed (using ham adds extra salt, so I didn’t need any)

Bread Machine Dinner Rolls Ingredients:

  • 1 cup warm milk Aldi – $3.05 for 1 gallon — $0.19
  • 1/2 cup butter softened (Aldi – $3.49 for 4 sticks) — $0.87
  • 1/4 cup sugar Aldi – $2.86 for 9 1/2 cups — $0.08
  • 2 eggs Aldi – $1.66 for 12 — $0.28
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups flour Harris Teeter – $1.97 for 19 cups — $0.40
  • 1 Tablespoon instant or rapid-rise yeast (Sam’s Club – 2lbs for $6.88) — $0.08

Instructions

  • Add dinner roll ingredients to your bread machine in the order listed. Run on dough cycle.
  • While the dough cycle is running, prep all of the vegetables for the soup. Peel and dice the onion and garlic. Peel and cut the carrots into chunks. Peel and cube the potatoes.
  • When the dough is complete, divide the dough into 20-24 equal portions and shape each into balls.
  • Place dough balls on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375º.
  • In a medium-sized pot, combine a drizzle of olive oil with the onion, carrot, and garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables are softened.
  • Once the vegetables soften, add the potatoes, Italian seasoning, and broth, and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Reduce the soup's heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • While the soup simmers, bake the risen rolls in preheated oven for 13-16 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Combine milk and flour for the soup until smooth (this only takes a few seconds in my Vita-Mix). Gradually pour the mixture into the soup, stirring constantly.
  • Cook and stir until the soup is thickened and starting to boil.
  • Add cheeses and continue cooking until cheese is melted (another minute or so).
  • As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, brush them with melted butter.
  • Add salt and pepper to the soup to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with additional cheese if desired. Serve alongside warm rolls, fresh out of the oven!

Notes

We eat this soup as is, but you could get creative and add toppings such as chives, chopped green onions, sour cream, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 743kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 1458mg | Potassium: 1249mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3319IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 357mg | Iron: 6mg

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