"I make this thick soup for our annual St. Patrick's Day party, and there's never any leftovers.—Mary Jo O'Brien of Hastings, Minnesota...."
INGREDIENTS
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5-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes, divided
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2-3/4 cups water
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1/3 cup butter, cubed
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1-1/3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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2/3 cup chopped onion
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3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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3/4 teaspoon paprika
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
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2/3 cup sour cream
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Milk, optional