Ham And Cheese Soup

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup chopped fully cooked ham
• 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups milk
• 3/4 pound American cheese, cubed
• Popped popcorn, optional

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion, celery, carrot, parsley and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in flour, mustard and pepper. Add ham; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add broth and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese; reduce heat. Cook and stir until cheese is melted (do not boil). Garnish serving with popcorn if desired.

onion, celery, carrot, fresh parsley, garlic, butter, allpurpose, ground mustard, pepper, fully cooked ham, chicken broth, milk, american cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ham-and-cheese-soup/ (may not work)