Cheddar Ham Soup

From the November/December 2006 issue of Simple & Delicious. Can't wait for the cooler weather to give this recipe a try!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 2  cups  diced peeled potatoes
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced carrot
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup butter, cubed
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2  cups milk
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1⁄2 cups  cubed cooked ham
• 1  cup  frozen peas, thawed

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, carrot, and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
2. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth.
3. Gradually add the milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
4. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir into undrained potato mixture.
5. Add ham and peas; heat through.