8potatoes peeled, chopped and cooked (or use canned potatoes)
½cupbutter
16ozdiced ham(2 cups)
1(14.5oz) cangreen beans(or use 1 cup fresh green beans)
4cupsmilk
Extras (Optional)
1ozpacket ranch seasoning
2cupsshredded cheddar cheese
4tablespoonchives(fresh or dried)
salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil.
Peel and chop potatoes into bit sized chunks then add to pot of water. (Be careful, water may splash and will be hot)
Boil potatoes for 15 minutes or until the largest chink of potato is soft all the way through. Then drain potatoes.
Return the empty pot to the stove top. Keep heat at high. Add butter, ham, green beans, potatoes and milk. Bring to a boil. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle into bowls then top with cheddar cheese and chives if desired.
Notes
Any kind of potatoes work. This recipe calls for large potatoes. If using small potatoes, double the number of potatoes you use. If using canned potatoes, no need to cook them. Just drain and add them when you add the rest of the ingredients.If adding ranch seasoning packet, stir into the soup when you add the milk.Top with cheddar cheese or melt it into the soup.Nutrition Facts include all the optional ingredients.