Soul-Warming Hearty Ham and Potato Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (225 g) diced cooked ham
• 4 cups (600 g) diced potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
• 3 cups (720 ml) chicken broth
• 2 cups (480 ml) milk
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 tbsps unsalted butter
• ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• Salt
• pepper
• ½ cup (60 g) shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tbsps chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)