Chunky Potato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 -4 medium red potatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 small onion
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• crushed red pepper flakes
• ground black pepper
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cubed cooked ham

Recipe

• 1 peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes.
• 2 bring water to a boil in large saucepan. add potatoes and cook until tender. drain, reserving liquid. set aside potatoes. measure 1 cup cooking liquid, adding water if necessary; set aside.
• 3 peel and finely chop onion. melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. add onion to saucepan; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and tender, but not brown.
• 4 add flour to saucepan; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. cook 3-4 minutes
• 5 gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture in saucepan; stir well. add cheese and ham. simmer over low heat 30 mins, stirring frequently.
• 6 enjoy! =).