Potato Soup with Ham

 

Saltine Crackers or a pan of hot right out of the oven cornbread  makes this a hearty meal :)

 

6 med. Potatoes, chopped

1 med. Onion

1/2 c. Butter or margarine

1/4  c. Flour

1 c. Diced ham

2 c. Milk

1 tsp. Parsley flakes

Dice potatoes and onions; boil in water until done.  Drain off water and save.  Add butter to potatoes and onions until butter melts.  Add flour, ham and parsley; stir lightly.  Pour in 4 cups of potato water and then milk.  Turn heat up to medium and stir until soup thickens,
About 5 minutes.  Add salt and pepper to taste.