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Ham Cheddar Chowder

By: Ruth Protz

"Living in Wisconsin, I like to make dishes featuring cheese, and this chowder is one of my favorites. It makes a great meal served with salad greens and rye rolls."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
35 Min

Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

3 cups water
3 cups diced peeled potatoes
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham

Directions

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender; drain and set vegetables aside.
In same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add ham and reserved vegetables. Cook on low until heated through. Do not boil.