Ham, Mac & Cheese Soup

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked dried small macaroni shells
• 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
• 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups Land O Lakes Fat Free Half & Half
• 11 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli American, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup finely diced ham
• Salt, as desired
• Pepper, as desired

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Drain; set aside.
3. Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan until sizzling; stir in flour and mustard.
4. Add broth and half & half.
5. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 4-5 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheese until melted.
7. Stir in cooked macaroni and ham.
8. Cook 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
9. Salt and pepper to taste.

macaroni, butter, flour, mustard, chicken broth, deli, ham, salt, pepper

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/1104/ham-mac-cheese-soup (may not work)