Ham and Potato Soup

These hot and cold spring days have me feeling all kinds of confused about what to make for dinner. One day it’s warm and sunny, and the next it feels like winter all over again. But no matter the mood, I feel like soup is always the right answer, and this Ham and Potato Soup is a crowd pleaser. Creamy but not too heavy, and loaded with fresh veggies and salty ham, this soup is perfect for this transitional season!

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 small white onion, diced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (roughly 3½ cups)
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups cooked diced ham
• 2 Tbsp salted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
• 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• Salt, to taste