Potato, Ham and Cheese Soup

Potato, Ham and Cheese Soup 3 cup yellow potatoes peeled and cubed 3 tbsp butter 1 small sweet onion chopped 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 3 cup milk 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup ham diced 1 salt to taste 1 pepper to taste Using a medium sized stock pot, boil potatoes until desired tenderness. Reserve 1 cup of water from boiled potatoes then drain. In a small frying pan, sauté onion in butter until tender and translucent. Add onions, butter and flour to stock pot and stir together over low heat to make a roux (thickener). Add potatoes, reserved liquid, milk, cheese and Ham to stock pot and simmer on medium heat 30-40 minutes stirring frequently until thickened. Serve with cornbread or fresh baked rolls. Garnish with shredded cheese