Cheesy Ham And Potato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 lbs potatoes, cubed
• 1 lb ham, cubed
• 2 cups celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup butter (cut into small tsp size pieces)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt (optional)
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 2 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (unsalted)
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 sautee celery, onion, ham, potatoes, salt, pepper, and butter in a large stock pot over medium heat until butter melts and celery and onions become slighlty tender. (stir constantly).
• 2 whisk milk, cream, and flour together.
• 3 add milk mixture, chicken stock, parsley, and celery salt, stirring occasionally.
• 4 bring mixture to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low.
• 5 simmer for 45 min-1 hours (all veggies should be very tender).
• 6 stir in cheese until melted.
• 7 serve and enjoy!