Cheese & Potato Soup***

By boscobojo

Ingredients

• 2 Tbl. olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 3 Tbl. flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups milk
• 1 - 10 to 12 oz. potatoes, diced
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup chopped ham

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, carrot, onion & thyme; saute until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour over and stir 2 minutes. Gradually whisk broth then milk. Add potatoes and bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes. Add cheese 1/3 cup at a time, stirring until melted and smooth after each addition. Mix in ham. Season soup to taste.