Country Ham And Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large white onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup cooked ham
7 cups water
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon pepper
4 large potatoes, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Cover and cook onions in butter in a 4 quart Dutch oven over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in parsley, garlic, bay leaves, and ham.
Cook, uncovered over high heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in the remaining ingredients except cheese.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove bay leaves and top each serving with the cheese.