Cheesy Ham Chowder

By learen

Ingredients

• 10 bacon strips, no nitrates or nitrites
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 c diced carrots
• 3 T flour
• 3 c milk
• 1 1/2 c water
• 2 1/2 c cubed potatoes
• 1 can 15 oz corn, drained
• 2 t chicken bouillon granules
• pepper to taste
• 3 c shredded mild cheddar or American cheese
• 2 c cubed fully cooked ham

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over med heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, sauté onion and carrots until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 min or until thickened.
Add the potatoes, corn, bouillon and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 min or until potatoes are tender. Add cheese and ham; heat until cheese is melted. Stir in bacon.