POTATO AND CHEDDAR SOUP

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This is a smooth creamy soup. Great for those cold winter days.

Provided by Debbie Rowe

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups peeled and cubed red potatoes
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups milk
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup diced ham

Steps:

Using a medium sized stock pot bring water to a boil, add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain reserving 1 cup liquid.
Stir in butter, onion and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually stir in potatoes, reserved liquid, milk, sugar, cheese, and ham. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 277.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g