This cheesy ham and potato soup is pure comfort food, perfect for chilly days when you’re craving something warm and hearty.

To make the roux add the butter to a small skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted add in the flour and whisk to ...

Heat the oil in a large saucepan on low or medium heat, then add the onion and potato, season with salt ... Tear in most of the ham. Bring the soup back to a simmer, then season to taste with ...

Place the ham hock in a large saucepan or casserole ... Either way it will take a couple of hours. Add the leek, soup celery and potato and cook until potatoes are soft 0 about 20 minutes.

Just before serving, bring the soup to a simmer and vigorously whisk in the whipped cream to achieve a light, frothy texture. Put 8 Virginia-Ham Croquettes ... garnet sweet-potato mille-feuille ...

The following menus for Nov. 18-22 for area schools have been submitted by supervisors of food services. Menus are subject to ...