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Submitted by: Anna McMaster from Portland, OR
Originally shared on the web 03/04/2011

3/4 lb. ham, cubed
1 med. onion, chopped
10 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
2 lg. potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 T. butter
1/4 c. oil
6 c. chicken broth
1 c. whipping cream
1 c. half-and-half
salt and pepper to taste

Combine ham, onion, garlic and potatoes in a saucepan. Add butter and oil; sauté until onions are tender. Place in a large stockpot with chicken broth and cook one hour. Spoon broth mixture, a little at a time, into a blender and purée; repeat. Add purée to stockpot; blend in whipping cream and half-and-half. Heat through but don’t boil. Season with salt and pepper. Serves 6.