POTATO SOUP WITH VELVEETA CHEESE AND HAM RECIPES

Steps:

• Peel and chunk potatoes.
• Boil in salted water until almost done (fork can pierce but not break potato chunk).
• Chop onion, cube ham and add to potato water during last 5 minutes of boiling time.
• While potatoes are cooking, in small saucepan melt butter.
• Stir in flour, stirring constantly.
• Slowly add the half and half.
• Stir to remove lumps till smooth and starting to thicken.
• Slowly add 2 cups milk; stirring constantly to prevent lumps and scorching.
• Add 1/2 of the Velveeta Cheese.
• Stir to melt cheese.
• Add remaining milk.
• Season to taste.
• Drain water from potato& onions reserving approximately 1/2 of the water.
• Place drained ham, potatoes& onions in large stock pot.
• Add milk mixture, remaining cheese and stir over low heat till cheese is melted.
• Garnish w/choice of chopped green onions, bacon crumbles and grated cheddar cheese.

Steps:

• In a large pot over high heat, combine the potatoes and carrot with water to cover and boil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender.
• In a separate large skillet over medium heat, saute the celery and onion in the margarine for about 10 minutes.
• Drain all but about 2 cups of the water from the potatoes and carrots; add 4 cups milk. Reduce heat to low and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer the onion and celery mixture to the pot and stir in the chicken soup base. Heat slowly, then add the cheese. Allow the cheese to melt, stirring all together well.
• In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the 1/2 cup milk and pour into the soup. Mix well until thickened.