Potato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 3/4 cup celery
• 3/4 cup carrot
• 3/4 cup onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups diced ham
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 3/4 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (for garnishing)

Recipe

• 1 melt margarine in large saucepan. add potatoes, celery, onion, carrots, garlic, and diced ham; saute for 15 minutes at medium high heat.
• 2 add flour. cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly. add the chicken broth. reduce heat to medium, and allow to simmer for 30 minutes.
• 3 add pepper, salt, and cajun seasoning. allow to simmer 5 minutes. add milk. allow to cook for 2 minutes.
• 4 serve. garnish with cheese.