CHUNKY POTATO SOUP

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Try a bowl of this delcious soup on a cold day! It is sure to warm your heart!

Provided by Sheila Devor

Categories     Soups

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium red potatoes
2 c water
1 small onion, finely choppedd
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
crushed red pepper flakes
ground black pepper
3 c milk
1/2 tsp sugar
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 c cubed hooked ham

Steps:

  • 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 of cooking liquid, adding water, if necessary and set aside.
  • 3. Peel and finely chop onion. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to saucepan and 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 to 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 and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Store leftovers, covered, in refrigerator.
  • 6. This soup is also declicious in a Bread Bowl!

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