Chunky Potato and Ham Soup

Tasty. A full meal in a bowl.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• salt
• 3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut in small cubes
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups Kentucky Legend Half Ham, diced

Directions

1. Bring water and salt to a boil; add potatoes and cook until tender.
2. Drain; reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid.
3. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute chopped onion in the hot butter until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add flour to butter and onion mixture; stir until smooth. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid, and milk.
5. Stir well, continuing to cook, and add peas, corn, cheese and ham. Simmer potato and ham soup over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes. Serve piping hot.