Chunky Potato Soup
["3 medium red potatoes", "2 c. water", "1 small onion", "3 Tbsp. butter", "3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour", "crushed red pepper flakes", "ground black pepper", "3 c. milk", "1/2 tsp. sugar", "1 c. shredded cheddar cheese", "1 c. cubed cooked ham"]
["Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes.", "Bring water to a boil in large saucepan.", "Add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain, reserving liquid.", "Set aside potatoes.", "Measure 1 cup cooking liquid, adding water, if necessary; 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 and tender, but not brown.", "Add flour to saucepan; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste.", "Cook 3 to 4 minutes.", "Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture in saucepan; stir well.", "Add cheese and ham.", "Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.", "Store leftovers, covered, in refrigerator."]
["red potatoes", "water", "onion", "butter", "flour", "red pepper", "ground black pepper", "milk", "sugar", "cheddar cheese", "ham"]