Delicious Ham and Potato Soup

I got this recipe off of allrecipes and have used it many, many times. Its very quick and easy! Hope you enjoy it!

Delicious Ham and Potato Soup

by: Summer Thatcher

3 1/2 c. peeled and diced potatoes

1/3 c. diced celery or carrots

1/3 c. finely chopped onion

3/4 c. diced cooked ham

3 1/4 c. water

2 TBS chicken bouillon granules or 3 cubes

1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste

1/2 - 1 tsp. pepper, or to taste

5 TBS butter

5 TBS flour

2 c. milk

Combine the potatoes, celery or carrots, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.

In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.

Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Top with cheese and serve immediately.