Chunky Potato and Ham Soup

Tasty. A full meal in a bowl.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cubed Kentuckian Gold Smoked Ham
• 3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut in small cubes
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Bring water and salt to a boil; add potatoes and cook until tender.
2. Drain; reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid.
3. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute chopped onion in the hot butter until tender.
4. Add flour to butter and onion mixture; stir until smooth. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid, and milk.
5. Stir well, continuing to cook, and add peas, corn, cheese and ham. Simmer potato and ham soup over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes. Serve piping hot.