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Potato & Cheddar Soup (recipes)


Potato & Cheddar Soup

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Yield: Makes 12 servings

Hearty, heartwarming, delicious–the perfect cold weather meal.





Ingredients:



2cups water

2cups cubed peeled red potatoes

3tablespoons butter or margarine

1small onion, finely chopped

3tablespoons all-purpose flour

Red and black pepper to taste

3cups milk

1/2teaspoon sugar

1cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1cup cubed cooked ham









Preparation:





1.Bring water to a boil in large saucepan. Add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Measure 1 cup, adding water if necessary.2.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.