Ham and Bacon Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. bacon, chopped then fried

• 2 cups off the bone ham, cubed

• 3-1/2 cups potatoes, peeled & cubed

• 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth

• 1/2 cup matchstick carrots, chopped

• 1 Tablespoon jalapeño, minced

• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

• 1/4 cup onion, chopped

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1 teaspoon celery seed

• 3-1/2 cups milk

• 1/2 cup cold water

• 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour

• 6 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed

• 1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

• Cut up bacon and fry in soup kettle

• Drain bacon

• Using 1 Tablespoon of the bacon drippings, sauté onions, jalapeno and carrots for 3-4 minutes

• Add potatoes, broth, celery seed, parsley, salt and pepper

• Cover and simmer until potatoes are soft, approximately 12-15 minutes

• Combine milk, water and flour

• Stir until flour is incorporated well and there are no lumps

• Heat just until soup comes to a boil

• Reduce heat and add cheese

• Stir until cheese is melted then add bacon, ham and sour cream

• Simmer until thoroughly heated