Mom's Potato Soup
From: Patti Gore
Category: Sidedish



Chop any amount of ham you desire. I figure about a half cup per bowl.
2 medium onions chopped (baseball size) but you can use more if you like.
4-6 potatoes (2 chopped finely and the rest about the size of a thumb nail)
1 large can of canned milk
1/2 stick butter
1 finely sliced stalk of celery 
salt and pepper

In a large, heavy pan cook the ham with the onions and celery until
onions and celery are almost done. Add potatoes with enough water so
they can cook , not scorch but not drown either. When potatoes are
almost done add the butter, milk and salt and pepper to taste.
If you have too much water do not drain... sinks do not appreciate the flavor
just add instant potatoes ... enough to get the body you want. This does
thicken fairly fast so be careful. If it gets too thick just add regular
milk. Of course as you go back and forth getting trying to get the right
consistency you may make enough to have a block party, then you will have
to add more ham, onions and celery. LOL. This does freeze well.