Cheddar Ham Soup

Ingredients

2 cups diced peeled potatoes

3 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 half and half

 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 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 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.

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