Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_carb'], recipe: cube potatoes and ham place potatoes, ham and onions in a saucepot with a small amount of water, enough to cover the potatoes and ham add lots of pepper and enough salt to taste cook until potatoes are tender add butter and milk, stirring constantly. be careful not to scorch cook slowly until heated. if you need to thicken this soup you can add some instant mashed potato flakes.

Target recipe: in a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. add onion and salt; saute until onion is softened, about 6 minutes. sprinkle with flour and saute for 2 minutes. gradually whisk in stock. add potatoes and ham; bring to a boil, stirring often. cover, decrease heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. stir in cream and pepper. taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. reheat until steaming, stirring often; do not let boil. ladle into heated bowls and garnish with chives.