Swiss, Ham, Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2-3 cups milk
• 4 slices swiss cheese
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• salt and black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cook diced potatoes in saucepan with just enough water to cover.

2. 2

   When tender, drain the liquid from the potatoes and save.

3. 3

   Set both aside while making roux.

4. 4

   In large saucepan, melt margarine.

5. 5

   Saute the chopped green onions until tender.

6. 6

   Remove onion from pan and set aside.

7. 7

   Add flour to melted margarine and stir until incorporated.

8. 8

   Cook over medium heat until the roux begins to just turn a golden color.

9. 9

   Using a whisk, stir in 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of the saved potato liquid.

10. 10

    Whisk until smooth and no lumps are seen.

11. 11

    Bring just to a boil or until the soup thickens.

12. 12

    Add the diced ham, cooked onion and the Swiss cheese.

13. 13

    Stir until cheese is melted.

14. 14

    Add salt& pepper to your preference.

15. 15

    I usually add 1 tsp.

16. 16

    salt and 1/2 tsp.

17. 17

    pepper.

18. 18

    Stir well.

19. 19

    If soup is too thick, you may add the final cup of milk.

20. 20

    My bunch likes it thick.