Cheddar Ham Chowder

Name: Cheddar Ham Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
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 2% milk; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 can (15-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min. YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).

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. —Ann Heine, Mission Hill, South Dakota

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 2% milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

Directions

1. 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.
2. Meanwhile, in another 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.
3. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 434 calories, 27g fat (18g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 1237mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.

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