Ham and Potato Soup Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 2 teaspoons chicken base (better than bouillon)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 2 red potatoes, cubed (no need to peel)
• 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
• 4.1 oz instant mashed potatoes (Idahoan) (1 package)
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt, to taste