Chunky Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium red potatoes
2 c. water
1 medium onion
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
pepper
3 c. milk
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. cubed cooked ham

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 liquid.
Set aside potatoes.
Measure 1 cup reserved liquid, adding water if necessary; set aside.
Peel and finely chop onion.
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion.
Cook until sauteed.
Add flour; season with pepper.
Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup liquid, milk and sugar.
Stir well.
Add cheese and ham.
Simmer 30 minutes.