Creamy Ham and Potato Soup

1 1/2 cups water

5-6 medium potatoes (peeled and chopped)

1/2 onion chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon

2 1/2 teaspoons parsley

2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 pound cheddar cheese (cut in cubes or shredded)

1 packaged cubed ham (you can cut the ham into smaller pieces if you like)

-Mix water, potatoes, onion, and chicken bouillon together in a large pot for approx. 10 min. on medium-high heat.

-Reduce heat to medium-love and smash potatoes slightly

-Add parsley, garlic powder, heavy whipping cream, cheese and ham.

-Stir until cheese is melted and serve.

*You can substitute the heavy whipping cream for a white sauce

2 cups milk

1 tablespoon flour

1 tablespoon melted butter

-Cook milk and butter together on medium-high  heat until the butter is melted.

-Slowly add in flour and whisk until the sauce has thickened.