Country Ham Chowder

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 4

This is a hearty chowder that my family loves. It's easy to put together and can be doubled or tippled with no problem. This is great on a cold day.

Ingredients:

2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2 - inch cubes

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine

3/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/4 cup finely chopped carrot

1/4 cup finely chopped celery

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 1/2-3 cups milk

1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper (optional)

2 teaspoons dijon-style mustard (i usually leave this out ) (optional)

1 cup finely chopped ham (i add extra ham )

1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (you can use medium cheddar instead)

Directions:

1. Simmer potatoes in 3/4 cup of water in a covered saucepan for about 10 minutes or until tender. Teserve any liquid for soup.
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Sauté onion carrot and celery until golden and soft. Do not brown.
3. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring well.
4. Add milk potatoes with liquid, pepper salt and mustard if used. bring to a simmer.
5. Add ham and cheese. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
6. Serve hot or keep warm over very low heat with lid until ready to serve.

By RecipeOfHealth.com