Potato Ham-Bone Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1 rib celery, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1 Tbsp EVOO
• 2.5 lbs yellow potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 can chicken broth
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 c ham, diced
• 3/4 c + 2 Tbsp shredded Cheddar, divided

PREPARATION

1. Add EVOO to Voldepot. Heat on medium and cook celery, onion and carrot until tender.
2. Add potatoes and broth.
3. Bring to a boil; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes
4. Add cream cheese and mix until blended.
5. Add ham and stir until heated through.
6. Mix in 3/4 c cheddar.
7. Serve topped with remaining cheddar.

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-- JMag Guthrie - 2014-12-02