Caramelized Onion-potato Soup With Ham

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 ounces bacon, coarsely chopped
• 6 cups sliced halved onions (about 2 lb.)
• 5 large garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups thinly sliced halved unpeeled new potatoes (about 1 lb.)
• 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 4 ounces ham, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Recipe

• 1 heat large pot over medium-high heat until hot. cook bacon 8 minutes or until browned and crisp, reducing heat if necessary. drain on paper towels; reserve drippings in pot.
• 2 add onions to pot; cook and stir over medium-high heat 1 minute. cover; reduce heat to medium. cook 5 minutes or until wilted. remove cover; increase heat to medium-high. cook 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. add garlic; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant.
• 3 stir in potatoes. add broth, ham, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• 4 add dill; cook 2 minutes. remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes to cool slightly. stir in sour cream. serve topped with bacon. (soup can be made 2 days ahead. cover and refrigerate. when reheating, don’t boil.).