POTATO & HAM STEAK SOUP

By curly

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/8 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 ham steak (about 1 lb) finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Combine potatoes, celery, onions and broth in large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Add ham; cook an additional 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk. Cook 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Season with pepper. Add to hot soup; mix well.