Ham and Potato Soup

Ingredients

3 1/2 c peeled and diced potatoes

1/3 c diced celery

1/3 c finely chopped onion

3/4 c diced cooked ham

3 1/4 c water

2 T chicken bouillon granules

1/2 t salt

1 t ground pepper

5 T butter

5 T all-purpose flour

2 c milk

Preparation

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

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

3. Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Serve immediately.