SPAM® and Potato Soup

A hearty, comforting soup is spiced up with a hit of SPAM® Classic or other variety and topped with Cheddar cheese.

INGRIDIENT

6 medium baking potatoes

1 (12 ounce) can SPAM® Classic or other variety, cut into cubes

5 tablespoons butter

5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

4 cups milk

½ teaspoon salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Prick potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet.

Step: 2

Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop potato flesh out into a bowl and mash lightly with a fork.

Step: 3

Cook and stir SPAM® Classic in a skillet over medium heat until browned (optional).

Step: 4

Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat; stir in flour to form a smooth roux. Cook and stir roux until well combined and bubbling; stir in milk. Season with salt and pepper.

Step: 5

Cook milk mixture, stirring continuously, until it thickens, about 5 minutes; stir in potatoes and SPAM® Classic and cook until heated through.

Step: 6

Serve in bowls and garnish each with about 1/4 cup of Cheddar cheese.