Christmas Soup
["6 c. potatoes", "2 c. water", "1 c. celery", "1 c. carrot slices", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "2 tsp. parsley flakes", "2 chicken bouillon cubes", "1 large ham slice (1/2-inch thick), cubed", "pepper to taste", "1 tsp. salt", "3 c. milk", "4 Tbsp. flour", "1 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed"]
["Put the first 10 items in a pot and cover; simmer until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.", "Blend milk and flour together well.", "Pour into mixture and cook until thickened.", "Stir in cheese until it melts good."]
["potatoes", "water", "celery", "carrot", "onion", "parsley flakes", "chicken bouillon cubes", "ham slice", "pepper", "salt", "milk", "flour", "Velveeta cheese"]