Cheese Potato Broccoli Soup

INGREDIENTS
Cheese Potato Broccoli Soup

• 6 cups water
• 3 to 4 large potatoes
• salt
• 1/2 cup green onions
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic
• 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham
• parsley
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup broccoli flowerets
• 1 cup potato soup mix

PREPARATION
Put about 6-8 cups of water in pot. Bring to a boil and add peeled 1" chopped potatoes and salt. 1/2 cup chopped green onions, garlic, 1 1/2 cups of 1/2" cubes of chopped ham, parsley, 1 cup corn, 1/2 cup chopped carrots, 1/2 stick of butter, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped, about 1 cup of tiny flowerets of fresh broccoli, 1 cup of Potato soup mix .

Let this simmer for about 30-40 minutes.

Note: Add some cubes of Velveeta cheese if you like a cheesey soup. Add 1/2" cubes until desired consistency.