CHUNKY POTATO SOUP

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A piping-hot bowl of this hearty soup can chase away the chills on a cold day.

INGREDIENTS

5 medium red potoatoes

3.5 c water

1 small onion

3 tbsp butter

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

crushed red pepper flakes

ground black pepper

3 c milk

1/2 tsp sugar

1 c shredded Cheddar cheese

1 c cubed cooked ham (2 - 1/2" slices)

DIRECTIONS

1. Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.

2. Bring water to a boil in large saucepan. Add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Set aside potatoes.

3. Measure 1 c cooking liquid, adding water, if necessary; set aside.

4. Peel and finely chop onion. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to saucepan; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and tender, but not brown.

5. Add flour to suacepan; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Cook 3 to 4 minutes.

6. Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 c cooking liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture in a a saucepan; stir well. Add cheese and ham. Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

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