Yummy Chunky Potato Soup Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 6 -8 medium red potatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup mushroom, sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup bacon or 1/4 cup bacon bits (optional)
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups cubed cooked ham
• ground black pepper
• crushed red pepper flakes