Chunky Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium red potatoes
2 c. water
1 small onion
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. all purpose flour
crushed red pepper flakes
ground black pepper
3 c. milk
1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c. cubed cooked ham
1/2 tsp. sugar

Preparation

Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes.
Bring water to a boil in large saucepan.
Add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the liquid.
Set aside potatoes and the liquid.