Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_carb'], recipe: cube potatoes and ham place potatoes, ham and onions in a saucepot with a small amount of water, enough to cover the potatoes and ham add lots of pepper and enough salt to taste cook until potatoes are tender add butter and milk, stirring constantly. be careful not to scorch cook slowly until heated. if you need to thicken this soup you can add some instant mashed potato flakes.

Target recipe: bring water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. add potatoes and cook until tender. drain and reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid (add water to measure 1 cup if necessary). melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. saute chopped onion in the hot butter until tender. add flour to butter and onion mixture and stir until smooth. season with a little pepper and continue to cook and stir for 1 minute. gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid, and milk. stir well and add cheese and ham. simmer potato ham soup over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.