Cheddar Ham Chowder Recipe

By norsegal8

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 or margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

Preparation

Step 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. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Blend in flour. Add the milk all at once; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. 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).

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