Chunky Potato Soup

Chunky Potato Soup

Ingredients


1lb.  potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 3 medium) 
2cups  water 
1small onion, chopped 
3tbsp.  butter 
3tbsp.  flour 
1/2tsp.  ground black pepper 
1/4tsp.  crushed red pepper flakes 
3cups  milk 
1cup  shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 
1cup  chopped cooked ham 
 

Directions

  1. In large saucepan or Dutch oven combine potatoes and the water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Set potatoes and reserved liquid aside.
  2. In same pan cook onion in butter until tender, stirring often. Stir in flour, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually stir in milk and reserved cooking liquid. Cook and stir over medium heat until boiling. Boil 1 minute.
  4. Stir in potatoes, cheese, and ham. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through and cheese is melted.

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