INGREDIENTS
2
cups water
2
cups cubed peeled red potatoes
3
tablespoons butter or margarine
1
small onion, finely chopped
3
tablespoons all-purpose flour
Red and black pepper to taste
3
cups milk
1/2
teaspoon sugar
1
cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1
cup cubed cooked ham
PREPARATION:
- Bring water to a boil in large saucepan. Add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Measure 1 cup, adding water if necessary.
- Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender but not brown. Add flour; season with red and black pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes. Gradually add potatoes, reserved liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture; stir well. Add cheese and ham. Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
Tip
Turn simple soup into a filling supper by serving it in individual bread bowls. Buy or bake small, round loaves of a hearty bread, such as Italian or sourdough. Slice a small piece from the top and then remove the inside of the loaf, leaving a 1-1/2 inch shell. Fill with soup and serve.
This recipe appears in:
Midwestern
