Easter Leftovers? Try Ham, Potato, & Cheese Soup :)

If you're like me, you have way too much ham in the fridge right now - leftover from your Easter dinner for 12. That giant ham feeds way more than you realized, and even after dishing to-go bags to all your Easter guests, you're at a loss for what to do, and you're already tired of ham sandwiches...

So, try this great recipe I found online at allrecipes.com. It's simple - and here's a helpful hint: cut the ham, onions, and potatoes the night before, and you'll be all set to make when you get home from work.

Ingredients

• 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 3/4 to 1 cup diced cooked ham
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules or 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground white or black pepper, or to taste
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 4 pieces cooked bacon, broken into small pieces
• Sprinkle of cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Combine the potatoes, onion, ham and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.
2. In a separate saucepan, when potatoes are close to being done, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Stir the milk mixture into the pot, and cook soup until heated through. Sprinkle bacon pieces and cheese on top. Serve!

Tip: You can also add oyster crackers if you like them!

Hope this helps get rid of all the leftover Easter ham - ENJOY :)

http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/delicious-ham-and-potato-soup/Detail.aspx