Shelly's Recipe

HAM AND CHUNKY POTATO SOUP

Category: Soups

3 medium red potatoes, peeled, cut in small cubes
2 cups water
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
Ground black pepper
3 cups milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed cooked ham
pepper to taste

Bring water and 1/4 tsp salt to a boil; add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain; reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid (add water to measure 1 cup if necessary).

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute chopped onion in the hot butter until tender. Add flour to butter and onion mixture; stir until smooth. Season with a little pepper; continue to cook and stir for 1 minute.

Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid, and milk. Stir well; add cheese and ham. Simmer potato ham soup over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.