CHEDDAR HAM SOUP

By curly

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced peeled potatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, carrots and onions. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.

Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir into undrained potato mixture.

Add ham and peas; heat through.