Ham & Potato Soup

Ham & Potato Soup

Yield: 4-6 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Total time:35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 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 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules
• 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 5 Tbsp. butter
• 5 Tbsp. flour
• 2 cups skim milk

Directions:

1. Combine potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender. Stir in chicken bouillon granules, salt and pepper.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly until thick (about 1 minute). Slowly stir in milk with a whisk, avoiding lumps, until all the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium low heat until thick (about 4 to 5 minutes).
3. Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot and cook until heated through.

NOTE: May top with sour cream, shredded cheese and/or diced onions.