Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
• 2 cans chicken broth
• 3 c. hot water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 large onions, coarsely cut
• 3 large carrots, diced
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
• 1 can chunk ham, flaked
• 2 c. milk
• 6 to 8 slices American cheese or use 2 c. grated Cheddar cheese