Ham and Potato Soup

== Description ==
From Menu and Recipes Week 10/29/07
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients == 
* ¼ cup butter
* 1 garlic clove chopped
* ½ onion chopped
* 1 lb ham chopped
* ½ cup flour
* 3 cups chicken broth
* 4 cups peeled diced potatoes
* 2 tsp black pepper
* 2 cups heavy cream or half and half
* 12 oz Velveeta cubed
* 1 cup shredded cheddar
== Directions ==
# Melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until clear over medium heat.
# Add ham, sauté stirring frequently.
# Add flour and stir until well blended.
# Add chicken broth and stir over heat until thickened and bubbly.
# Add potatoes and bring to a simmer.
# Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
# Add pepper to taste, half and half and cheese.
# Stir until cheese is melted.
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