Creamy Chunky Potato Soup

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6 cups cubed potatoes (leave the skin on...its better for you)

2 cups chopped carrots

2 cups chopped celery

1 large yellow onion chopped

1 bunch green onions (chop whites up through light greens)

3 cups water

2 cubes chicken bouillon

1-2 tsp minced garlic

1-2 tsp salt

1-2 tsp pepper

2 Tbsp butter

3 cups cream or milk

1/4 cup flour

1 1/2 cups chopped ham or bacon

2 1/2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese

In a large pot combine the water, bouillon, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, green onions, garlic, salt & pepper, and butter. Bring to a boil.

In another bowl combine flour and cream/milk

Pour flour/milk into boiling pot of veggies. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.

Add ham/bacon and continue to simmer for 30 minutes to an hour. Soup will thicken nicely.

Add the cheese either into the pot or just on top after serving....

Serve in a lovely breadbowl, too, if you can. :)

P.S. Just as I do with most of my recipes here,

I kind of just made this up

so if you try it leave a comment

and let me know if you love it or hate it. :)