Potato, Ham & Cheese Soup

This is out of The Harvey County News, submitted by Cindy Roberts. I haven't tried it yet so I don't know much it makes or how long it takes, but it looks good and I didn't want to lose it so I'm just guessing on amounts and times.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 20  medium potatoes, chopped
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1  tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 4 (10 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 4 (10 ounce) cans water (use broth cans)
• 1  cup butter or 1  cup margarine
• 4 (10 ounce) cans milk (use broth cans)
• 2  cups ham, chopped
• 4  cups cheese, of choice (she uses Velveeta or Cheddar & Jack)

Directions

1. In large stock pot add potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, water and butter.
2. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
3. Add milk and ham, stir.
4. Add cheese 1 cup at a time, stirring after each cup.
5. Stir and cook until cheese is melted.
6. Serve with crackers or homemade bread.