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chunky potato soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sheri Mullins
Midland, TX

Great on those cool days!

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For chunky potato soup

  • 3
    potatoes, medium, cubed
  • 2 c
    water
  • 1
    onion, small, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • black pepper, to taste
  • crushed red pepper, to taste
  • 3 c
    milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • 1 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 c
    cooked ham, cubed

How To Make chunky potato soup

  • 1
    Peel potatos and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • 2
    Bring water to boil in large saucepan. Add potatoes and cook until tender; drain, reserving liquid. Set aside potatoes. Measure 1 cup of cooking liquid, adding water if needed; set aside.
  • 3
    Peel and finely chop onion. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat; add onion and cook stirring frequently until onion is translucent and tender, but not brown.
  • 4
    Add flour to saucepan; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
  • 5
    Gradually add potatoe, reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture in saucepan; stir well.
  • 6
    Add cheese and ham. Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Store leftovers, covered, in refrigerator
  • 7
    NOTE: You can also add cooked bacon and sprinkle with parsley

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