Crock Pot - Cheesy Ham Potato Soup

Description: COMFORT FOOD! Flavors blend well in this soup/chowder which can easily be cooked stovetop or in a crock pot. A great way to use leftover ham. EASY preparation. Your family will love this soup!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked ham, diced
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 5 potatoes, cut in cubes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans creamed corn
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)
• 3 tablespoons cold water (optional)

Steps:

1. Place ham, celery, onion, carrots, potatoes, corn and chicken broth in crock pot. Add salt and pepper to taste. (The ham will provide some salt.) If cooking stovetop, cook until potatoes are done. Turn crock pot to low and cook 3 to 4 hours.
2. During last 10 minutes of cooking add evaporated milk. Heat only-do not boil. Str lightly to allow cheese to melt. If a thicker soup is desired, add optional cornstarch after dissolving it in cold water. Smash a few potatoes for thickening.
3. ENJOY!