Creamy Potato Country Ham Soup - Edible Nashville

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoonsbutter
• 1 large onion, diced
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 cups country ham, finely diced
• 2½ pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1” chunks
• 4-6 cups chicken stock
• Fresh thyme springs, tied in a bundle
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 cup cream
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar jack cheese
• Salt and black pepper