Recipe: Chunks of Potato Soup (with ham and cheese)

CHUNKS OF POTATO SOUP

1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 3 medium)
2 cups water
1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups milk
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped cooked ham

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine potatoes and 2 cups water. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Set potatoes and reserved liquid aside.

In same pan cook onion in butter until tender, stirring often. Stir in flour, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 1 minute.

Gradually stir in milk and reserved cooking liquid. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to boiling. Boil 1 minute.

Stir in potatoes, cheese and ham. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through and cheese is melted.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Try-Foods recipe card, Appoka, FL