Cheddar Ham Chowder

I got this recipe from a Scrapbooking magazine (Paper Crafts Gourmet). My mom got each of my sisters a copy because it is LOADED with awesome recipes.

Cheddar Ham Chowder

2 1/1 cups water

2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 cup sliced carrots

1/2 cup sliced celery (i usually chop celery really small because of texture)

1/4 cup chopped onion (chop very small because of texture too)

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup flour

2 cups milk

2 cups cheddar cheese

16 ounces frozen corn

1 1/2 cups cubed ham

Bring water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt, and pepper to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes or until veggies are tender. Set aside; do not drain. In second pan, melt butter; blend in flour. Add milk; cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir in other veggies (including the broth); add corn and ham. Heat thoroughly, stiffing occasionally.

yields 6-8 servings

**TIP for picking out onions. Long onions are more spicy and short (flat) onions are more mild.