Categories: Main Dish, Pork, 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
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Cook diced potatoes in saucepan with just enough water to cover.
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When tender, drain the liquid from the potatoes and save.
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Set both aside while making roux.
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In large saucepan, melt margarine.
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Saute the chopped green onions until tender.
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Remove onion from pan and set aside.
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Add flour to melted margarine and stir until incorporated.
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Cook over medium heat until the roux begins to just turn a golden color.
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Using a whisk, stir in 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of the saved potato liquid.
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Whisk until smooth and no lumps are seen.
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Bring just to a boil or until the soup thickens.
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Add the diced ham, cooked onion and the Swiss cheese.
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Stir until cheese is melted.
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Add salt& pepper to your preference.
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Stir well.
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If soup is too thick, you may add the final cup of milk.