Chunky Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup cooked ham, cubed
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a large saucepan, mix the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, salt and pepper. bring to boil. reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• mix the ham into the vegetable mixture.
• in a medium saucepan, melt the butter. stir in the flour until smooth. slowly pour in the milk. bring to a boil. cook and stir 2 minutes, or until thickened. stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
• mix the melted cheese mixture with the vegetable mixture and serve.