Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup

The flavor is amazing with the spices. Don't remember where I came across this recipe but very glad that I did! Add the pepper flakes and black pepper to your taste. I like the flavor so usually add about 2-4 tbsp of the Roasted Garlic and Peppers.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  medium  red potatoes
• 2  cups water
• 1  small onion
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons flour
•  crushed red pepper flakes (Roasted Garlic and Peppers)
•  ground black pepper
• 3  cups milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1  cup  shredded cheese (Tex Mex, or cheddar)
• 1  cup  cubed cooked ham

Directions

1. Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes.
2. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add potatoes and cook until tender.
3. Meanwhile; Peel and finely chop onion. Melt butter in pan over med. heat, add onion; cook, stirring frequently until onion is translucent and tender, but not brown.
4. Add flour to onions; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Add everything together, stir, simmer 30 minutes, stir often.