in one inch cubes 1 cup cubed 1/2 inch cooked ham 2 medium carrots
shredded 2 stalks celery :
sliced 1/2 inch (1 -- cup) 1 quart half-and-half
(4 cups) 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth 1 medium onion :
chopped (1/2cup) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup all purpose flour 3 tablespoons butter -- melted 1. In Dutch oven combine all ingredients except flour and butter.Cook over med ium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through (15-20 minutes). 2. In small bowl stir together flour and butter; stir into hot soup. Continue cookin g, stirring occasionally, until thickened(5-8 minutes).