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Chunky Potato Soup
3 medium red potatoes
2 cups water
1 small onion
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp 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( I used bacon)
Step 1
Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4
Add flour to saucepan; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to
taste. Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 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.