Potato, Cheese and Ham Soup

Chef #1189348's Note:

Thick and creamy and full of nice big chunks of potato and ham. So easy and so comforting. Great way to use up that leftover ham after the holidays!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 0 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

Directions:

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.