Cheesy Ham Chowder

tree luee dee's Note:

This is a wonderful Fall recipe. It came from a "Taste of Home" magazine. It is warm, filling and makes quite a bit. One of our favorite soups!

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 10 slices bacon , diced
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 1 cup carrot , diced
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn , drained
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups cooked ham , chopped
• 2 ½ cups cubed potatoes
• pepper

Directions:

1. In a dutch oven or large soup kettle cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
2. Drain.
3. In the leftover drippings, saute onion and carrots until tender.
4. Stir in flour until blended.
5. Gradually add milk and water.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
8. Add the potatoes, corn, bouillon and pepper.
9. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
10. Add cheese and ham.
11. Heat until cheese is melted.
12. Stir in bacon.

Reviews

[Morningfeather]

Oh this is a wonderful chowder.... it is hard to believe it was so simple to make, such a perfect combination of flavors. Thank you very much. I always have to use considerably more milk as it is very thick, just add until I get the consistency that I want.

[Chalko]

This was delicious. I didn't have any bacon, and it still tasted wonderful. A great way to use up leftover ham.

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I have been making this chowder for several years and my whole family LOVES it! My college girls are so excited when I tell them I am making it for them when they come home! The only thing I change is the amount of bacon (I use less) and I use center cut bacon, since we are not crazy about the fat. This and homemade cornbread are a PERFECT cold-weather meal.