Country Ham And Potato Soup

• 2 large white onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup cooked ham
• 7 cups water
• 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 large potatoes, shredded
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1. Cover and cook onions in butter in a 4 quart Dutch oven over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Stir in parsley, garlic, bay leaves, and ham.
3. Cook, uncovered over high heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Stir in the remaining ingredients except cheese.
5. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
6. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove bay leaves and top each serving with the cheese.

white onions, butter, parsley, garlic, bay leaves, water, chicken bouillon granules, pepper, potatoes, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/country-ham-and-potato-soup-237080 (may not work)