Ham and Potato Soup

Description
From Menu and Recipes Week 10/29/07
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup butter
 * 1 garlic clove chopped
 * ½ onion chopped
 * 1 lb ham chopped
 * ½ cup flour
 * 3 cups chicken broth
 * 4 cups peeled diced potatoes
 * 2 tsp black pepper
 * 2 cups heavy cream or half and half
 * 12 oz Velveeta cubed
 * 1 cup shredded cheddar

Directions

 * 1) Melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until clear over medium heat.
 * 2) Add ham, sauté stirring frequently.
 * 3) Add flour and stir until well blended.
 * 4) Add chicken broth and stir over heat until thickened and bubbly.
 * 5) Add potatoes and bring to a simmer.
 * 6) Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
 * 7) Add pepper to taste, half and half and cheese.
 * 8) Stir until cheese is melted.