====== Cheddar Ham Soup ======


===== Ingredients =====

  * 2 cups diced peeled potatoes
  * 2 cups [[ham broth|ham broth]], [[chicken_stock_-_dark|Roasted Chicken Stock]] or 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
  * 8 ounces grated 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.
  - In another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. 
  - Gradually stir in milk; add salt and pepper. 
  - Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. 
  - Stir in cheese until melted. 
  - Stir into broth and vegetable mixture. 
  - Add ham and peas; heat through.