Potato Ham Soup

This recipe was given to me from a friend at church. She received it from another friend at church. One of the main reasons I like this soup is that I can experiment with other ingredients. This is the basic recipe.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 8  large potatoes
• 3  medium carrots
• 2  stalks celery
• 2  cups cooked ham, diced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon tarragon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 2  tablespoons  chicken base or 2  tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 2  dashes garlic
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  cup half-and-half

Directions

1. Dice potatoes.
2. Slice carrots and celery.
3. Place vegetables into 5 quart pot.
4. Cover with water and let cook until tender.
5. Add spices, base or bouillon and ham.
6. Add butter and half and half.
7. Cook until heated through.
8. Makes about 12 (1 ½ cup) servings.