I made this soup last weekend. We sure thought it was good so I thought I would share it.

3 medium red potatoes (about 2-1/2 cups cubed)
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
1/2 cup minced onion
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups lowfat milk
1 cup shredded medium Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
1 cup cubed cooked ham (4 oz)

Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Boil potatoes in the 2 cups water until tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Set the potatoes aside. Measure 1 cup cooking liquid, adding water, if necessary; set aside.

Saute' onion in butter over low heat, don't brown. Add flour, pepper flakes and ground black pepper to taste. Cook and stir 3-4 minutes. Gradually add reserved 1 cup cooking liquid; stir well. Add potatoes and milk. Add cheese and ham. Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.

Oh, that sounds sooooo good Muskateerette. I am addicted to soup, when eating out I begin every meal with soup. I have at least 10 containers of different soups in my freezer at a time for quick snacks...

That sounds so , soooo good! I think I'll make that for supper....it's cold, raining and windy today so what a nice warm treat! Thanks for sharing, Muskateerette !