Cheddar, Potato & SPAM® Soup

Cheddar, Potato & SPAM® Soup

A hearty, comforting and autumnal warming soup!  Perfect soup for all the family!  SPAM® Chopped Pork and Ham is the perfect quick and easy meat for a soup. 

Serves 4-6

Prep time:  5 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

450g potatoes, peeled & diced

150g carrots, peeled & diced

1 onion, peeled & chopped

500ml chicken stock

50g butter

2tbsp plain flour

500ml whole milk

225g mature cheddar cheese, plus extra for serving

1 x tin 340g SPAM® Chopped Pork and Ham, cubed

175g sweetcorn (frozen or tinned)

Freshly ground salt & pepper

Method

1.    Place the potatoes, carrots, onion and chicken stock into a large pan, bring to the boil, cover and simmer.  Simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

2.    Meanwhile in another pan melt the butter and add the flour, stir until smooth.  Now gradually add the milk, bring to the boil and stir for a further 2 minutes or until thickened. 

3.    Add to the potato mixture, stir in the cheese until melted.  Now add the SPAM® and sweetcorn, heat through and season to taste.

4.    Serve with crusty bread.