Cream of Potato and Ham Soup
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed potatoes, peeled
- 4 cups water, (or 2 c. water & 2 c. ham broth)
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrot
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 cup butter
- 12 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 12 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups ham, diced
Directions
In large dutch oven, cook vegetables in salted water until tender.Do not drain.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter; whisk in flour and salt.
Cook for 1 minute.
Gradually stir in milk and cheese.
Cook until cheese is melted and mixture is thickened.
Fold in ham.
Stir into vegetable mixture.
Simmer until ready to serve.