Leftover Ham and Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

butter

onion (chopped)

1 cup

chopped celery

1 cup

diced carrots

1 tbsp

minced garlic

1 1/2 cups

chopped country ham

2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

3 cups

low sodium (fat free chicken broth)

3 cups

unpeeled (chopped new potatoes)

2 cups

heavy cream or milk

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tsp

ground black pepper (adjust to taste)

1 cup

sharp Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup

sour cream

additional chopped country ham (sour cream and cheese for garnish)