hearty potato soup

How To Make hearty potato soup

• 1

  Peel potatoes & cut into 1" cubes.
• 2

  Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add potatoes & cook until tender. Drain; reserving 1 C cooking liquid (adding water if necessary); set aside. Set potatoes aside.
• 3

  Peel & finely chop onion. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent & tender, but not brown.
• 4

  Add flour to saucepan, add red pepper flakes & pepper. Cook 3 - 4 minutes.
• 5

  Gradually add potatoes, cooking liquid, milk & sugar to onion mixture; stir well. Add cheese & ham (if desired). Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, sitrring frequently. Serve with fresh bread.
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