Cheddar Ham Soup

Cheddar Ham Soup - Recipe from Taste of Home

7 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

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 (8 ounces) 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 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.

**I am boiling the ham bone in water to flavor the 2 cups of water and omitting the salt.  I don't have any peas, so I'm going to add a few more potatoes.