Delicious Ham and Potato Soup

3 1/3 c. peeled and diced potatoes
1/3 c. diced celery
1/3 c. finely chopped onion
3/4 c. diced cooked ham
3 1/4 c. water
2 Tbl. chicken bouillon granules
1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp. ground white or black pepper, or to taste
5 Tbl. butter
5 Tbl. all-purpose flour
2 c. milk

Directions:
1. Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 min. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.

2. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.

3. Stir the milk into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Serve immediately.

Labels (23): Ham and Potato Soup Add bag of vegetables & ham to crockpot. Add 3 1/4 c. water. Cook on low 5-6 hrs or high 3-4 hrs.  Before serving, melt 5 Tbl. butter over medium-low heat in saucepan. Whisk in 5 Tbl. flour & cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 min. Slowly stir in 2 c. milk. Continue stirring over medium heat until thick, 4-5 min. Stir milk mixture into crockpot. NOT included: Butter, flour, milk