Creamy Ham and Potato Soup

This soup is so yummy, it is prefect for a cold day or pretty much any day! You have some left over ham in the fridge..this is a great recipe to use it in. 

Recipe adapted from Allrecipes. 

Ingredients
3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
1/3 cup diced celery
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup carrot
1 cup diced cooked ham
3 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
1 tsp ground pepper to taste
5 tbsp butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk

Instructions

1. Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, carrot, ham and chicken broth in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 mins. Stir in the salt and pepper.
2. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 min. Slowly stir in milk so that lumps don't form and until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 mins.
3. Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through.
4 Top with cheddar cheese, chives, and bacon if desired. Serve immediately.