Cream of Potato and Ham Soup

Creamy and delicious! Please note that if you are using any kind of broth in place of the water, you will want to decrease the salt accordingly :)

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  cups  peeled cubed potatoes
• 4  cups water (or 2 c. water & 2 c. ham broth)
• 1  cup  thinly sliced carrot
• 1  cup  finely chopped celery
• 1  cup  finely diced onion
• 1  teaspoon salt

• Sauce

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 2  cups  diced ham

Directions

1. In large dutch oven, cook vegetables in salted water until tender. Do not drain.
2. 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.