Carrots
Celery
Onions
Po tatoes
Ham, cut up (can use ham bone)
1 c. milk
Flour
1 stick butter
Salt
Pepper
Parsley flakes
Oregano
Basil

Fill large pot with sliced potatoes. Add sliced carrots, celery, onions, and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves. Boil 1 hour. Pour 1/2 water off potatoes. Mix milk and flour, add to soup to thicken. Add 1 stick of butter. Add salt, pepper, parsley flakes, oregano, basil to taste. Add cut up ham. Also good with leftover steak or roast beef.