Chunky Potato And Ham Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
ground black pepper
3 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup ham, cooked and cubed
pepper

Preparation

Bring water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil.
Add potatoes and cook until tender.
Drain and reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid (add water to measure 1 cup if necessary).
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Saute chopped onion in the hot butter until tender.
Add flour to butter and onion mixture and stir until smooth.
Season with a little pepper and continue to cook and stir for 1 minute.
Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid, and milk.
Stir well and add cheese and ham.
Simmer potato ham soup over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.