Potato And Cheddar Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
2 c. red potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. flour
red and black pepper to taste
3 c. milk
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. cooked ham, cubed

Preparation

Bring water to boil in large saucepan; add potatoes and cook until tender.
Drain, reserving liquid.
Measure 1 cup of reserved liquid, adding water if necessary; set aside.
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat; add onion and cook until tender, but not brown, stirring often.
Add flour; season with 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.