Creamy Ham and Cheddar Chowder

Soups

Brittany Haag

Berks County Dairy Princess

Ingredients

  • 4 ½ cups diced potatoes
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced broccoli
  • ½ diced onion
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 TBSP salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup BUTTER
  • 1 cup flour
  • 5 cups MILK
  • 4 cups shredded CHEDDAR CHEESE
  • 2 cups diced cooked ham.   

Directions

Cook vegetables, water and spices for 10 minutes or until tender. Make white sauce in heavy pan with BUTTER, flour and 5 cups of MILK. Heat over medium heat, stirring until it thickens and boils. Add CHEESE and lower heat to simmer. Add ham and un-drained vegetables. Gently stir and mix vegetables through. Bring almost to a boil and remove from heat. Ready to serve! Serves 10-12.