Ham Green Bean and Potato Soup

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Ingredients:

• 8 potatoes peeled, chopped and cooked (or use canned potatoes)
• ½ cup butter
• 16 oz diced ham (2 cups)
• 1 (14.5oz) can green beans (or use 1 cup fresh green beans)
• 4 cups milk

Extras (Optional)

• 1 oz packet ranch seasoning
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 tbsp chives (fresh or dried)
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil.
2. Peel and chop potatoes into bit sized chunks then add to pot of water. (Be careful, water may splash and will be hot)
3. Boil potatoes for 15 minutes or until the largest chink of potato is soft all the way through. Then drain potatoes.
4. Return the empty pot to the stove top. Keep heat at high. Add butter, ham, green beans, potatoes and milk. Bring to a boil. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Ladle into bowls then top with cheddar cheese and chives if desired.