Cheddar ham chowder

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Water
2 cups Potatoes -- cubed
½ cup Carrots -- sliced
½ cup Celery -- sliced
¼ cup Chopped onion
1 teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Pepper
¼ cup Butter or margarine
¼ cup All-purpose flour
2 cups Milk
2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese --
Shredded 8 oz
1 can Corn, whole kernel, canned
16 ounces Drained
1½ cup Cooked ham -- cubed

Directions

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 min. 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 to 8 servings. (2 quarts) Recipe By : Country Woman

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