CHEDDAR HAM & POTATO SOUP

Cheddar Ham & Potato Soup image

Provided by Family Favorites @Quinnn

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 1/2 cup(s) diced, raw potatoes
1 stalk(s) celery, diced
1 large carrot, chopped
1 medium onion
2 clove(s) garlic
1 1/2 cup(s) ham, diced
3 cup(s) water
2 tablespoon(s) chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt (check at end)
1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
5 tablespoon(s) butter
5 tablespoon(s) flour
2 cup(s) milk
2 1/2 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon(s) parsley flakes or fresh

Steps:

Place potatoes, carrot, celery, onion, garlic, ham and water in a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Continue to cook until potatoes and carrot are soft.
Stir in chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.
In separate sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and continue to cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.
Slowly, whisk in milk and continue to cook and stir until it starts to thicken, usually 4-5 minutes.
Add cheese and blend well. Stir the cheese mixture into the stock pot until heated through. I use a potato masher to break up some of the potatoes to make it a little thicker.
Add parsley flakes or fresh, chopped parsley before serving.