Chunky Potato Soup

• medium red potatoes↗3
• water↗2 cups
• onion↗1

  small

• butter↗3 tablespoons
• all-purpose flour↗3 tablespoons
• red pepper flakes↗

  crushed

• black pepper↗

  ground

• milk↗3 cups
• sugar↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• shredded cheddar cheese↗1 cup
• cubed cooked ham1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.

2. 2

   Bring water to a boil in large saucepan.

3. 3

   Add potatoes and cook until tender.

4. 4

   Drain, reserving liquid.

5. 5

   Set aside potatoes.

6. 6

   Measure 1 cup cooking liquid, adding water, if necessary. Set aside.

7. 7

   Peel and finely chop onion.

8. 8

   Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.

9. 9

   Add onion to saucepan; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and tender, but not brown.

10. 10

    Add flour to saucepan; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste.

11. 11

    Cook 3 to 4 minutes.

12. 12

    Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture in saucepan; stir well.

13. 13

    Add cheese and ham.

14. 14

    Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

15. 15

    Stor leftovers, covered, in refrigerator.