Delicious  ham and potato soup

1.Ingredients

3 1⁄2cups peeled and diced potatoes
1⁄3cup diced celery
1⁄3cup finely chopped onion
3⁄4cup diced cooked ham
3 1⁄4cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1⁄2teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper (white or black to taste)
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk

2.Directions

1. Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.
2. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Serve immediately.