GRANDMA'S KITCHEN HEARTY POTATO SOUP

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Grandma's secret: To make this a filling meal, Grandma usually served this soup with fresh bread. For a slightly different twist, serve it in individual bread bowls. I'm thinkin' this could easily be done in the crock pot.

Provided by randimiller

Categories     Ham

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium red potatoes
2 cups water
1 small onion
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
crushed red pepper flakes
ground black pepper
3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked ham, cubed

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add flour to saucepan; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
  • 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 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Store leftovers, covered in refrigerator.

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