HAM AND CHEESE SOUP

By Vanetta

Ingredients

• 1 c. Chopped onion
• 1/2 c. Chopped celery
• 1/2 c. Chopped carrot
• 1/4 c. Minced fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 c. Butter
• 1/4 c. Flour
• 1 tbsp. Ground mustard
• 1/7 tsp. Pepper
• 1 c. Chopped fully cooked ham
• 2-1/2 c. chicken broth
• 2 c. milk
• 3/4 # processed American Cheese, cubed

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté onion, celery, carrot, parsley and garlic in butter for 5 min or until crisp-tender. Stir in flour, mustard and pepper. Add ham; cook for 2 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add broth and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese; reduce heat. Cook and stir until cheese is melted (do not boil).