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Chunky Potato Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 Medium Red Tomatoes
2 Cups Water
1 Small Onion - Finely Chopped
3 T. butter
3 T. all-purpose Flour
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Ground black pepper
3 Cups Milk
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese - Shredded
1 Cup cooked ham - Cubed
Directions:
Directions:
Peel potatoes ad cut into 1 inch cubes.

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

Measure 1 Cup cooking liquid, added water if necessary - set aside

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.

Add flour to saucepan, season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Cook 3 to 4 minutes.

Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture in saucepan. Stir Well.

Add cheese and ham.

Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

Store leftovers, covered in refrigerator.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Serve with fresh bread ... or in individual bread bowls - Yumm!

 

 

 

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