New England Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk, divided
• 1 1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 cup frozen peas

Directions

1. In a saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add broth, potatoes, sugar, salt, rosemary, thyme and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in ham, peas and remaining milk; heat through.