Meals (Potato Soup)

By chefbobby

A piping hot bowl of this hearty soup can chase away the chills on a cold day.

Ingredients

• 3 medium red potatoes
• 2 Cups water
• 1 small onion
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 3 Tbsp 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

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

1)Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes

2)Bring water to a boil in a 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.

3)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.

4)Add flour to saucepan;season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Cook 3-4 minutes.

5)Gradually add potatoes,reserved 1 cup cooking liquid,milk and sugar to onion mixture in saucepan;stir well. Add cheese and ham. Simmer over low heat 30 minutes,stirring frequently. Store leftovers,covered,in refrigerator.