6 med. potatoes, chopped
1 med. onion
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
1 c. diced ham
2 c. milk
1 tsp. parsley flakes

Dice potatoes and onions; boil in water until done. Drain off water and save. Add butter to potatoes and onions until butter melts. Add flour, ham and parsley; stir lightly. Pour in 4 cups of potato water and then milk. Turn heat up to medium and stir until soup thickens, about 5 minutes. Add salt to taste.