Potato Soup

4 medium 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
1-1/2c shredded cheddar cheese
2-1/2c cubed cooked ham

Cut potatoes into chunks, we like them big!
Bring water to a boil in large saucepan. Add tater chunks and cook until tender. Drain, reserving the liquid. Set aside the potatoes. Measure 1c of the potato water, set aside.
Peel and finely chop the onion. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to pan and cook, stirring often until onion is tender. Don't let them brown.
Add flour to pan and season with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Cook 3 minutes.
Gradually add the potatoes, reserved potato water, milk and sugar to the onion mixture. Stir well.
Add cheese and ham. Simmer on low for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. It likes to stick!

Yummy!