Chunky Potato and Ham Soup

This is a lovely ham and potato soup...great way to mix up leftover ham from the holidays. Recipe courtesy of Southern Food.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  medium  red potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
•  ground black pepper
• 3  cups milk
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1  cup ham, cooked and cubed
•  pepper

Directions

1. Bring water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil.
2. Add potatoes and cook until tender.
3. Drain and reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid (add water to measure 1 cup if necessary).
4. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
5. Saute chopped onion in the hot butter until tender.
6. Add flour to butter and onion mixture and stir until smooth.
7. Season with a little pepper and continue to cook and stir for 1 minute.
8. Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid, and milk.
9. Stir well and add cheese and ham.
10. Simmer potato ham soup over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.