Crockpot Creamy Ham and Veggie Soup

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2 stalks celery diced
1 medium onion diced finely
3 tsp. minced garlic
3 carrots peeled and diced
3 medium potatoes peeled and cut into small cubes
1/2 jalapeno seeds and membranes removed, minced finely
4 c. chicken broth
2 c. diced ham chunks-pan fry it before adding it for the best flavor!
1 c. milk
3 Tbsp. flour
4 oz. cream cheese softened until almost melted
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp. Sriracha hot sauce optional but highly encouraged-it adds incredible flavor without much of a kick
salt and pepper to taste

In a crockpot, add celery, onion, minced garlic, carrots, potatoes, jalapeno, chicken broth and pan-fried ham. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Allow it to slow cook on high for 5 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
About one hour before you're ready to serve it, whisk together milk with flour. Whisk in softened cream cheese and add it to the crockpot. Stir until it begins to thicken and any cream cheese chunks melt. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until it melts. Stir in Sriracha sauce and add salt and pepper to taste. Allow it to thicken and warm through for about an hour, then enjoy!