Sweet Potato Soup

This is super good soup.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. butter
2 celery stalks
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 cans chicken broth
2 cups water
2 tsp. chicken boullion
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 cups fully cooked, cubed ham
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
1/2 tsp. parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 cup flour
3 tbsp. butter
2 cups milk

Simmer celery and onions in butter 4-5 minutes, or until tender. Add broth, water and boullion, potatoes, ham, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to simmer, covered for 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes, add the milk. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan, add the flour. Stir continuously for 2 minutes until golden. Add to soup, bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes until the soup thickens. Lower the heat and serve immediately.