Step 1

Dice the carrot.

Step 2

Dice the celery stalks.

Step 3

Dice the onion.

Step 4

Heat heavy stock pot over Medium heat.

Step 5

Add the butter.

Step 6

Add onions, carrots, celery

Step 7

Stir and cook until vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Add ham bone.

Step 9

Add water.

Step 10

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.

Step 11

Remove ham bone. Set aside. Remove meat when cooled.

Step 12

Cube the potatoes into about 1 inch pieces.

Step 13

Add potatoes to pot. Cook about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Step 14

Remove about half of the potatoes. Set aside.

Step 15

Add the milk.

Step 16

Use an Immersion Blender to puree potatoes left in the pot.

Step 17

Add potato pieces and ham meat back to pot. Stir well.

Step 18

Add salt and pepper as needed.

Step 19

Serve warm.

Step 20

Enjoy!