Ingredients

* 10 cups water
* 4 tablespoons ham base
* 2 cups diced cooked ham
* 1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
* 1 cup chopped celery
* 1 cup chopped white onions
* 5 cups peeled and diced potatoes
* 4 cups milk
* 1 cup cheese spread
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. In large soup pot combine ham base, ham, carrots, celery and onions in water and cook over medium heat 15 minutes.
2. Add potatoes and cook 20 minutes longer.
3. Combine milk and cheese spread in a small saucepan then cook over low heat stirring until mixture is combined and warmed through then add to potato mixture.