Cheese Soup

Yesterday a cold front came through and dropped the normally tepid temps of North Texas in the 30s. It was cold. DH came home from the grocery store with a bag of potatoes that was only $.99. He showed it to me, very proud of his bargain purchase, and said "You are going to make cheese soup, aren't you?"

Cheese soup is a favorite recipe from growing up. It is yummy and is a definite must on our rare very cold nights.



Cheese Soup
adapted from some old church recipe book

• 4-5 potatoes, peeled & chopped
• 2-3 carrots, peeled & chopped
• 1 cup or so diced ham
  
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup or so shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Add potatoes & carrots to pan, add water just to cover. Bring to boil and then simmer until cooked. Make a white sauce with the butter, flour & milk. Cook to thicken & then add cheese. Add cheese sauce & ham to cooked vegetables. Add salt & pepper to taste.