Creamy Cheesy Potato and Ham Soup

Ingredient List: 

• 9-10 Medium potatoes - peeled and diced
• 1 Broccoli crown - chopped very fine
• 2 celery stalks - diced
• 1/2 red onion - chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped ham
• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• 1 quart of chicken broth
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tsp dry mustard

Step 1: saute your celery, onion, minced garlic and butter together.  As soon as they look finished, remember that your toddler is sitting on the potty chair and run through the house yelling "I'm sorry, bubby!!"  This will add the necessary time for the perfect amount of caramel color.

Step 2: Add chicken broth, chopped veggies and ham. Add water just to cover veggies. Bring to a simmer and cook until veggies are tender.

Step 3:  Scoop half of the cooked veggies and ham into a blender and blend until semi smooth. Return to soup. Make sure to spill approximately 1/2 cup of blended mixture onto the dog's head, as this reduces the blended amount to the perfect ratio of creamy and chunky.

Step 4: Reduce heat and add cheddar and cream cheese. Cook on low heat until smooth, mashing out any large lumps of cheese. Turn off heat and add cream.

Step 5:  Set the table and wait an hour while your husband works overtime, let the ice melt in the glasses and serve with watered down lemonade. ENJOY!!!