Ham and Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup unsalted butter
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 cup carrot (peeled and diced)
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 3 cup diced small golden potatoes
• 4 cloves of garlic minced
• 1 1/2 cups cooked ham diced
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 3 cups milk

Instructions

1. Heat the butter In a pot over medium heat
2. Sauce the onion, carrots, and celery until they begin to soften (about 5 minutes)

3. Add the ham and potatoes, cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté about 30 seconds.

4. Mix the flour through and cook for 2 minutes.

5. Stir in stock and mix all ingredients and bring to a boil until for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are soft.

6. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the milk and stir about 5 minutes until thickened.

7. Add salt and pepper as needed.