Cheddar Ham Soup Servings: 7 / Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

• 2 cups diced peeled potatoes

• 2 cups water

• 1/2 cup sliced carrot

• 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 shredded cheddar cheese

• 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

• 1 cup frozen peas

Directions:

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

• 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 until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir into undrained potato mixture. Add ham and peas; heat through.

Cheddar Ham Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home