Cheddar Potato Chowder

Name: Cheddar Potato Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 cups diced unpeeled red potatoes; 1 cup diced carrot; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups 2% milk; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min. YIELD: 7 servings.

I only made this soup occasionally because the original recipe was quite high in fat. I doctored it up a bit, using healthier ingredients, and now we eat this rich flavorful chowder more often.—Ellie Rausch of Goodsoil, Saskatchewan

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups diced unpeeled red potatoes
1 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
2. Meanwhile, place flour in a large saucepan; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir the ham and the cheese sauce into undrained vegetables; stir until combined.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 212 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 847mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.

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