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Grandma's Kitchen Hearty Potato Soup
 
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 12
Grandma's secret: To make this a filling meal, Grandma usually served this soup with fresh bread. For a slightly different twist, serve it in individual bread bowls. I'm thinkin' this could easily be done in the crock pot.
Ingredients:
3 medium red potatoes
2 cups water
1 small onion
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
crushed red pepper flakes
ground black pepper
3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked ham, cubed
Directions:
1. Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. Bring water to a boil in large saucepan. Add potatoes and cook until tender.
3. Drain, reserving liquid. Set aside potatoes.
4. Measure 1 cup cooking liquid, adding water, if necessary; set aside.
5. Peel and finely chop onion. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
6. Add onion to saucepan; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and tender, but not brown.
7. Add flour to saucepan; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
8. Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture in saucepan; stir well. Add cheese and ham.
9. Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
10. Store leftovers, covered in refrigerator.
By RecipeOfHealth.com