Ham & Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon ground mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup ham, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups milk
• 3/4 lb cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan over medium heat; saute onion, celery, carrots, parsley and garlic in butter for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in flour, ground mustard, and pepper.

3. 3

   Add ham and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Gradually add broth and milk; bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Cook and stir for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in cheese; reduce heat.

7. 7

   Cook and stir till cheese is melted.

8. 8

   DO NOT BOIL.