GOLDEN POTATO SOUP

3 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped ham (or bacon)

In a large stock pot add potatoes, celery, onion, chicken bouillon, water, and parsley flakes. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until vegetables become tender.

In a separate bowl mix flour and milk. Add to soup mixture and cook until soup becomes thick.

Stir in cheese and cooked ham and simmer until cheese is melted.

(I used bacon instead of ham and chicken broth in place of the bouillon and water.---simply because that is what I had on hand!)

I served this soup with a salad and bread sticks.

Pam