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                                            Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This soup is very yummy. I love to make this with my left over Christmas ham. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                3 cups water  |  
                                                4 cups potatoes, diced  |  
                                                1 cup celery, sliced  |  
                                                1 cup carrot, sliced  |  
                                                1/2 cup onion, chopped  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                2 teaspoons salt  |  
                                                1/2 cup butter  |  
                                                1/2 cup flour  |  
                                                1 quart whole milk  |  
                                                4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded  |  
                                                2 cups cooked ham, cubed  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes, celery, carrots, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat- DO NOT DRAIN. 2. Melt butter in sauce pan. Add flour. Stir in milk gradually. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. 3. Boil 1 minute, stir in cheese until melted. Add veggies with the water. Add ham. Heat thoroughly.                              | 
                         
                         
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