Ham And Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 3 1/4 cups water
• 3/4 cup cooked ham (diced)
• 1/3 cup celery (diced)
• 1/3 cup onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp chicken bouillon (granules)
• 1 tsp ground black pepper (or white pepper, to taste)
• 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
• 5 tbsp butter
• 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Add potatoes, water, ham, celery, and onion to a large soup pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in chicken bouillon, black pepper, and salt. Let it continue to simmer on low heat while preparing the roux.

3. 3

   In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.

4. 4

   Whisk in the flour to make a roux and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Slowly add milk to the roux, whisking constantly until it thickens, about 4 to 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour the thickened milk mixture into the soup pot. Stir everything together and cook until heated through. Serve hot and enjoy!