Ham Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 to 2 lb. potatoes, cooked and drained
3 Tbsp. margarine
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 c. half and half
1/4 c. finely minced fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 freshly cracked pepper
1/4 to 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
1 c. diced ham

Preparation

Cube potatoes and set aside.
Saute onion and celery in margarine until tender.
In blender, combine half the potatoes and the onion/celery mixture with 1/2 cup broth.
Blend until smooth. Add remaining broth and blend.
Pour into pan; add half and half, remaining potatoes, ham, parsley, salt and pepper.
Bring just to boiling; simmer 10 minutes.
Ladle into bowls and top with cheese. Serves 6.