Finely chop onion, slice carrots and celery, cube ham and potatoes
Heat butter in a heavy pot or fry pan. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
Add carrots and celery and cook and additional minute. Stir in the flour then transfer to a crock pot. See photos above for a visual guide.
Add milk and whisk vigorously until flour is well combined. Add chicken stock, bay leaves potatoes and ham and stir to combine. See photos above for a great visual.
Cook for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
Serve hot with cheese (if desired). Enjoy!
