Potato Leek Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups potatoes, diced
2 cups chopped leeks
1 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
5 chicken bouillon cubes
10 ounces cream of chicken soup (regular size soup can)
1/2 cup instant potato flakes
1/2 lb ham, cubed
1 cup half-and-half
water
salt and pepper

Preparation

In large pot, place first 5 ingredients with enough water to cover and cook on medium-high until tender.
Add in cream soup, potato flakes, ham, and half-and-half; stir.
Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also add in garlic, or red pepper flakes to suit your taste.