Ham and Cheese Potato Soup

By laceloulou

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups diced potatoes
• 1/4 cup diced carrots
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cubed cooked ham (boneless, precooked)

Preparation

Step 1

Add the first sic ingredients to the boiling water. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat. In a 2 quart pan prepare a white sauce with the butter, flour, and milk. Gradually add cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in the vegetables, undrained, and ham. Keep hot without boiling.