Ham and Potato Soup

I found this recipe searching for my baby sister's birthday request! I found this was fast and easy! It turned out to be one of the best potato soups I have made. I hope everyone enjoys!!!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 cups  peeled and diced potatoes
• 1⁄3 cup  diced celery
• 1⁄3 cup  finely chopped onion
• 3⁄4 cup  diced cooked ham
• 3 1⁄4 cups water
• 2  tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1  teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
• 5  tablespoons butter
• 5  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2  cups milk

Directions

1. Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.
2. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Serve immediately.