Step 1

Simmer first eight ingredients together until the vegetables are tender.

Step 2

Make a cheese sauce (ingredients below).

Step 3

Add the thickened cheese sauce to the vegetable soup.

Step 4

Add ham and heat through.

Step 5

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.

Step 6

Whisk in flour to combine.

Step 7

Slowly add cream about 1/4 cup at a time until fully combined.

Step 8

Add cheese and stir until completely melted - about 5 minutes more.

Step 9

Add cheese sauce and ham to sauce pot with veggies.

Step 10

Stir to combine.

Step 11

Serve.