Ham and Potato Soup

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  1. Heat the butter in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, carrots, celery until beginning to soften (about 4 minutes).
  2. Add the ham and potatoes, cook for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  3. Mix the flour through and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in stock and bouillon, mixing all ingredients together. Increase heat and bring to a boil until potatoes are 'just' fork tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the milk and stir over the heat until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  6. Taste test and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  7. Serve warm.
  8. You can make your own ham broth for ham soup using leftover ham bone:
  9. Simmer the ham bone in a stock pot filled with enough water to cover the bone halfway (about 2 quarts/litres, depending on size of bone).
  10. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover with a lid and let simmer until very fragrant (about 1 hour).
  11. Discard hambone
  12. Replace the chicken stock with your ham broth.