Potato Soup With Ham and Cheese

• 4 large potatoes (peeled and cut into bite sized pieces)
• 1 quart water (to cook potatoes in)
• 1 lb ham (cut into small chunks)
• 3 cups milk
• 2 cups cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour

1. Boil potatoes until tender enough to eat but not to soft.
2. Drain potatoes and reserve the liquid.
3. In a large pot melt butter.
4. When the butter is melted add the flour and whisk to combine until smooth.
5. Add the milk whisking to combine until smooth.
6. Add 2 cups of the potato cooking water.
7. Add the ham and cook for 5 minutes.
8. Add the cheese and stir till melted.
9. Add the potatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper.
10. Place on the lowest heat and let set for 5 to 10 minutes for the flavors to blend.
11. Serve with crusty bread and maybe a salad.

potatoes, water, ham, milk, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, red pepper, butter, flour

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/potato-soup-with-ham-and-cheese-337731 (may not work)