Cheddar Potato Chowder

Mmm...Mmmm...Good. This has great flavors, and sticks to your ribs. When I made it, I made a roux by melting 4 tablespoons butter and adding the flour to it and eventually the milk and cheese. I also used more onion and more celery. I will post the recipe as written. Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home Contest Winning Annual Recipes 2009.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 2  cups  red potatoes, diced and unpeeled
• 1  cup carrot, diced
• 1⁄2 cup celery, diced
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2  cups milk
• 2  cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1  cup ham, fully cooked and cubed

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender.
3. Meanwhile, place flour in a large saucepan and gradually whisk in milk.
4. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add cheese and stir until melted.
7. Stir the ham and the cheese sauce into undrained vegetables and stir until combined.