Swiss, Ham, Potato Soup

One of my most requested "soup of the day" recipes from when I was in the food business. Swiss cheese gives this soup the most delectable flavor.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  medium potatoes, peeled & diced
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 2  green onions, chopped
• 2 -3  cups milk
• 4  slices swiss cheese
• 2  cups cooked ham, diced
•  salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Cook diced potatoes in saucepan with just enough water to cover.
2. When tender, drain the liquid from the potatoes and save.
3. Set both aside while making roux.
4. In large saucepan, melt margarine.
5. Saute the chopped green onions until tender.
6. Remove onion from pan and set aside.
7. Add flour to melted margarine and stir until incorporated.
8. Cook over medium heat until the roux begins to just turn a golden color.
9. Using a whisk, stir in 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of the saved potato liquid.
10. Whisk until smooth and no lumps are seen.
11. Bring just to a boil or until the soup thickens.
12. Add the diced ham, cooked onion and the Swiss cheese. Also, add back in the cooked potatoes.
13. Stir until cheese is melted.
14. Add salt& pepper to your preference.
15. I usually add 1 teaspoons.
16. salt and 1/2 teaspoons.
17. pepper.
18. Stir well.
19. If soup is too thick, you may add the final cup of milk.
20. My bunch likes it thick.