Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 3 lbs potatoes, cubed
• 1 lb ham, cubed
• 2 cups celery, chopped
• 1 medium white 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

Directions

1. 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. 2

   Whisk milk, cream, and flour together.

3. 3

   Add milk mixture, chicken stock, parsley, and celery salt, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Bring mixture to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low.

5. 5

   Simmer for 45 min-1 hours (all veggies should be very tender).

6. 6

   Stir in cheese until melted.

7. 7

   Serve and Enjoy!