Great Potato Soup

• 4 c. cubed potatoes (about 6 potatoes)
• 4 c. water
• 1 c. thinly sliced carrots
• 1 c. finely chopped celery
• 1/2 c. diced onions
• 1 tsp. salt
• Broth
• 1/2 c. oleo
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 c. milk
• 1/2 c. shredded cheddar or colby cheese
• 2 c. diced ham

1. In Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine potatoes, water, celery, carrots, onion, and 1 tsp. salt.
2. Bring to boil reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.
3. Do not drain.
4. Meanwhile, in saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour and salt.
5. Cook 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk and cheese.
6. Cool until cheese is melted and mixture has thickened.
7. Fold in ham.
8. Stir into vegetables and broth.
9. Simmer until ready to serve.

potatoes, water, carrots, celery, onions, salt, broth, oleo, flour, salt, milk, cheddar, ham

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=110978 (may not work)