CHUNKY POTATO SOUP

 

Chunky Potato Soup
Posted by Sandee

3 medium red potatoes
2 cups water
1 small onion
3 TBSP butter
3 TBSP all purpose flour
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Black pepper
3 cups milk
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed cooked ham

1. Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. 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.
3. Peel and finely chop onion. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to saucepan; coo, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and tender, but not brown.
4. Add flour to saucepan; season with pepper flakes (if using) 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 chees and ham. Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

Toppings: I top this with a dollop of sour cream, grated cheddar cheese and sliced scallions...it makes all the difference!