delicious ham & potato soup - my way

How To Make delicious ham & potato soup - my way

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  Step 1
  Chop your vegetables.
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  Step 2
  In a medium stock pot, add the potatoes, onions, garlic, celery, carrots, ham, 1 teaspoon chicken bullion paste, and chicken stock.
• Step 3
  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are fork tender. About 15 - 20 minutes.
• Step 4
  Add the salt and pepper; stir, turn off heat.
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  Step 5
  In a medium saucepan, on medium heat; melt the butter, whisk in the flour; stirring constantly till form a bubbly paste, about 1 minute.
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  Step 6
  Add the milk a cup at a time; whisking constantly, removing any lumps that may form...add the cup of heavy cream. Remain cooking and stirring until thickened, about 1 minute.
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  Step 7
  Now, add the corn to the soup pot, stir.
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  Step 8
  Slowly stir in the thickened milk mixture, until thoroughly combined.
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  Step 9
  Add the parsley; stir. Now, bring the soup back to a simmer, just long enough to heat everything through. Now is when I taste to see if the soup needs more salt, either add more now, or when serving add to your liking.
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  Step 10
  This is a very delicious and satisfying soup..I sometimes garnish with shredded cheese and chives. Even use bacon..or serve as is.... Enjoy!
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