Chunky Potato Soup

Ingredients:
3 medium red potatoes
2 Cups water
1 small onion (I like to use a white onion)
3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
Crushed red pepper flakes
Ground pepper
3 Cups milk
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 Cup shredded cheese
1 Cup cubed cooked ham
1 Cup carrots
1 cup celery

Directions:
*Peel potatoes and cut into little cubes. Add potatoes to water and cook until tender. Drain but save 1 Cup of the potato water. Set aside.
*Peel and finely chop onion. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to saucepan. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent but not brown.
*Add flour to saucepan, season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Cook 3-4 minutes
( a little red pepper flake goes a long way. )
*Gradually add potatoes, reserved liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture in pan. Stir well. Add vegetables, ham, and cheese. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

I like to serve this with garlic bread

Yay a yummy soup