Delicious Ham & Potato Soup

By Mary 2:39 AM Soups

Delicious Ham & Potato Soup from Amanda

3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes

· 1/3 cup diced celery

· 1/3 cup finely chopped onion

· 3/4 cup diced cooked ham

· 3 1/4 cups water

· 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules

· 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

· 1 teaspoon ground white or black pepper, or to taste

· 5 tablespoons butter

· 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

· 2 cups milk

Directions

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 to 15 minutes. 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 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.

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

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