POTATO AND CHEDDAR SOUP

By curly

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups peeled and cubed red potatoes
• 3 Tbsps melted butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 tbsps all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp white sugar
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced ham

Preparation

Step 1

Using a medium-sized stock pot bring water to a boil, add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.

Stir in butter, onion and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually stir in potatoes, reserved liquid, milk, sugar, cheese, and ham. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.