Ham & Cheese Chowder

Name: Ham & Cheese Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and diced; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3-1/2 cups whole milk; 4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed (about 1 cup); 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; Minced chives and coarsely ground pepper, optional

Chowder makes chilly days instantly cozier. This easy one, with cheddar, potatoes and smoky ham, warms you up from head to toe. —Mandy Beerman, Houstonia, MO

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and diced
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3-1/2 cups whole milk
4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
Minced chives and coarsely ground pepper, optional

Directions

Place potatoes and baking soda in a large saucepan. Add water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 6-8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup potato water.
In same pan, heat butter over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 2-4 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk and reserved potato water. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
Stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in ham and potatoes; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with chives and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 366 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 888mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.

Originally published as Ham and Cheese Chowder in Simple & Delicious December/January 2017

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ambonito

Apr 13, 2018

This soup was very good, however I added double the amount of each cheese. Great for leftover ham. It will warm you up on a cold day.