Ham & Potato Cheese Soup

1/2 stick butter
1/2 Cup flour
2 Cups Potatoes cubed
2 Cups Ham cubed
32 oz of Chicken Broth
1 TBSP minced onion
2 Tsp garlic powder
2lbs Velveeta Cheese Sliced
2 Cups Half and Half at room temp

In a large kettle melt the butter and flour to make a rue, add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
Add the minced onion,garlic powder and potatoes and bring back to a boil. Cook until potatoes are soft.
Add the Velveeta cheese and stir until it is all melted.
Add the ham and room temp half and half.
Simmer for about 30 minutes and serve.

You may also use broccoli or cauliflower instead of the ham and potatoes.


Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SMECKLE.