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Cheddar Ham Chowder Recipe

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Life on a farm can get hectic—along with my husband's four brothers, we custom-feed 5,000 head of cattle and grow 5,000 acres of crops. So I often freeze this soup and thaw it for a fast easy meal. Since It's hearty, all I need to add are rolls or bread and a salad. We're expecting an addition to the family spring, who'll join our 19-year-old, 4-year-old and 2-year-old.

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Cheddar Ham Chowder Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

20 25 45

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Remove from the heat; do not drain.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir into the undrained vegetables; return large saucepan to the heat. Add corn and ham; heat through, stirring occasionally. Yield: 6-8 servings (2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 434 calories, 27 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 100 mg cholesterol, 1,237 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 22 g protein.

Originally published as Cheddar Ham Chowder in Country Woman March/April 1994, p33

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Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2013 by RandyRC

Very easy to prepare and delicious.

Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2013 by pkash

I found this recipe [ or a variation of it] years ago in Midwest Living & called Midwest Ham Chowder... I do add 4 X's the onion, & double the carrots & celery & a bit of garlic. Will also add left over veggies [ ie: green beans, broccoli, mexicali corn ] so good & filling. Added note: I cook the butter & flour for just a bit before adding the milk to rid it of the flour taste..... yummy recipe

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2011 by marrisa_s

Excellent!!!!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2011 by lil momma jenn

My whole family loved this. My potatoes had went bad so I had to use shredded potatoes, I also added some peas.

Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by anselr

Excellent. My family loved it!

Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2010 by ginabee

great flavor! May need a bit more seasoning than the recipe calls for but overall a great soup.

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by tam145

Delicious, my whole family loved it!

Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2010 by AnnaRoseH

Very hearty chowder

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2010 by jillandrews

This is so easy and so delicious!

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2010 by 5493

This is our favorite soup. I've made it dozen's of times and served it often at large gatherings. I've used Ukrainian sausage or cooked bacon instead of ham, both work well. We also like adding califlower with the veggies.

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