Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup

Name: Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 medium red potatoes; 2 cups water; 1 small onion; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; crushed red pepper flakes (Roasted Garlic and Peppers); ground black pepper; 3 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup shredded cheese (Tex Mex, or cheddar); 1 cup cubed cooked ham

Submitted by Chef #811188

"The flavor is amazing with the spices. Don't remember where I came across this recipe but very glad that I did! Add the pepper flakes and black pepper to your taste. I like the flavor so usually add about 2-4 tbsp of the Roasted Garlic and Peppers."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 medium red potatoes
2 cups water
1 small onion
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
crushed red pepper flakes (Roasted Garlic and Peppers)
ground black pepper
3 cups milk
¹⁄₂ teaspoon sugar
1 cup shredded cheese (Tex Mex, or cheddar)
1 cup cubed cooked ham

directions

Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes.
Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add potatoes and cook until tender.
Meanwhile; Peel and finely chop onion. Melt butter in pan over med. heat, add onion; cook, stirring frequently until onion is translucent and tender, but not brown.
Add flour to onions; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
Add everything together, stir, simmer 30 minutes, stir often.