chunky potato soup

How To Make chunky potato soup

• Step 1
  Peel potatos and cut into 1-inch cubes.
• Step 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.
• Step 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.
• Step 4
  Add flour to saucepan; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
• Step 5
  Gradually add potatoe, reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture in saucepan; stir well.
• Step 6
  Add cheese and ham. Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Store leftovers, covered, in refrigerator
• Step 7
  NOTE: You can also add cooked bacon and sprinkle with parsley
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