Ham and Potato Soup

3-1/2 cups diced potatoes

1/3 cup diced celery

1/3 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup diced cooked ham

3 cups chicken stock

salt and pepper

5 tablespoons butter

5 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

In a large pot cook the onions and celery in a tablespoon of butter

on medium heat until they are soft. Add the potatoes and the rest

of the butter. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Next add the flour

and cook until the flour is toasted. Add the chicken stock, milk and

ham and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 15-20 minutes.