Potato Soup

Ingredients

1/2 onion, diced

about 7 medium potatoes, diced

1 stalk celery, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

salt and pepper to taste

8 oz. chicken broth

diced ham or bacon
1-1 1/2 cups half and half cream or milk

2 Tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup water

Place onion, potatoes, celery, carrots, garlic salt, salt and pepper, ham, and chicken broth in a saucepan. Add enough water to just cover the potatoes. Boil for about 12-15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Add the cream or milk.

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water. Add that mixture to the soup. Stir until thickened.