Ham And Cheese Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped carrot1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup chopped fully cooked ham2-1/2 cups chicken broth2 cups milk3/4 pound American cheese, cubedPopped popcorn, optional

Preparation

In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion, celery, carrot, parsley and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in flour, mustard and pepper. Add ham; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add broth and milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese; reduce heat. Cook and stir until cheese is melted (do not boil). Garnish serving with popcorn if desired.