Cheddar Ham Soup

This is a delicious creamy soup! I served it with homemade rolls.

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 milk

1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. basil

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

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 and basil. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thichened. Stir in the cheese until melted. Stir into undrained potato mixture. Add ham and peas; heat through. Yield: 7 servings.