Golden Potato And Ham Soup

• 6 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk, divided
• 1 package (16 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
• 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
• 1/3 cup real bacon bits

1. In a Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-14 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine flour and 1/4 cup milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese and remaining milk until cheese is melted. Add ham and bacon; heat through.

potatoes, water, celery, carrots, onion, parsley flakes, chicken bouillon granules, salt, pepper, allpurpose, milk, process cheese, bacon bits

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