Recipe: Cheddar Chowder (with ham)

CHEDDAR CHOWDER

A great dinner soup - serve with French bread or rolls.

2 cups diced potatoes
2 cups water
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed ham

Combine potatoes, 2 cups water, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper in a soup pot. Boil for 10-12 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan and add flour to make a paste. Add the milk and constantly stir over low to medium heat until it thickens. Remove from heat and add the cheese.

Pour this cheese sauce into the vegetables (do not drain water from
vegetables) and add the ham - heat through and serve.

Makes 6 servings
From: Carol B, FL