Chunky Potato Soup

I made a home made potato soup one day last week and was surprised that it turned out and was very tasty. It didn’t take very long to put together and cook and the ingredients were simple which is what I like.  Here is a picture of it in a bowl and i will post the ingredients if anyone wishes to try it. I am going to have a soup and sandwhich night once every week.

Ingredients

3 Medium red potatoes

2 cups water

1 small onion ( I used celery instead)

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Crushed red pepper flakes

Ground black pepper

3 cups milk

1/2 tspn sugar

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup cubed cooked ham

1. Peel potatoes (if you wish) 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; 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 to 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,