Cheesy Potato Soup

From Dana

3 C chicken broth
1 C chopped celery
1/2 C chopped onion
5 C diced potatoes
1 t salt
dash pepper
3/4 C butter
3/4 C flour
1 Quart 1/2 and 1/2

1. Bring first 6 ingredients to a boil and simmer in a large pot until tender.
2. Meanwhile, make a roux out of butter and flour
3. Add quart of 1/2 and 1/2 and heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
4. Stir cream into veggies
5. Add 3-4 oz of cheese whiz or 4-8 oz of shredded cheddar

If desired, add chopped ham and corn for chowder.

YUM!