Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 2 teaspoons chicken base (better than bouillon)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 2 red potatoes, cubed (no need to peel)
- 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
- 4.1 oz instant mashed potatoes (Idahoan) (1 package)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt, to taste
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large dutch oven, add water, chicken base, onion, carrots and potatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer.
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Step 2: Add ham, bay leaf, pepper, parsley and curry powder. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
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Step 3: Add instant potatoes and stir. Cook 5 minutes.
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Step 4: Add milk and cheese and continue cooking, stirring often, until heated through. Add salt, if needed.
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