Cheesy Ham ‘N’ Potato Soup

• 2 cups cubed potatoes
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups milk
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed and chopped

1. In a saucepan, bring potatoes and water to a boil. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid; set potatoes and liquid aside.
2. In a large saucepan, saute ham and onion in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk and reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low. Add the cheese, broccoli and reserved potatoes; cook and stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.

potatoes, water, ham, onion, butter, allpurpose, pepper, milk, cheddar cheese, frozen broccoli

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cheesy-ham-n-potato-soup/ (may not work)