Cheddar Ham Potato Soup

CHEDDAR HAM POTATO SOUP

From Taste of Home

Ingredients:

2 cups diced peeled potatoes

2 cups water

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup butter, cubed

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups 2% milk

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

1 cup frozen peas

In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.

Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir into undrained potato mixture. Add ham and peas; heat through. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutritional Facts1 cup equals 303 calories, 17 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 763 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein.