Potato, Cheese And Ham Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup finely diced onion
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cubed cooked ham

Recipe

• 1 bring water and salt to boil; add potatoes and cook until tender. reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid (add water to measure 1 cup if necessary) and drain potatoes. melt butter in med. saucepan over med. heat, add onion and saute until tender. add flour to butter and onion mixture; stir until smooth. season with a little pepper; continue to cook and stire for 1 minute. gradually add potatoes, reserved cooking liquid and milk. stir well; add ham and heat through. add cheese, simmer over low heat stirring frequently for about 20 minutes.