chunky potato soup

By momofsixplus1

Ingredients

• 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 tsp sugar
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cubed cooked ham

Preparation

Step 1

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 3-4 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.