Cheesy Ham & Potato Soup Recipe

Submitted by April

• 1 pound cubed ham
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 teaspoons chicken base
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 pound Velveeta cheese, diced
• 20 ounces hash browns
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Saute onion and carrots in butter until slightly tender. Add flour and cook and stir until mixed with the vegetables. Stir in water and chicken base. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add hash browns and ham. Reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in milk and cheese and cook until heated through. Do not boil.