Quick And Easy Mirepoix Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 celery rib, 6-8 inch long finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic clove
3 cups cubed ham
6 cups idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes. (6-8 potatoes depending on size)
3 (15 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
salt

Preparation

Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot.
Saute the chopped onions and celery for 2 minutes.
Add the garlic, grated carrot and ham.
Continue sauting until the onion is golden.
Add the chicken broth, thyme and pepper and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the potatoes simmer uncovered until the potatoes are soft.
Add salt to taste and more pepper if needed.
Note: Do not salt the soup until the potatoes are cooked. The amount of salt needed will vary depending on the the amount of salt in the chicken broth.