Cheese Chowder

This soup is very yummy. I love to make this with my left over Christmas ham.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 3  cups water
• 4  cups potatoes, diced
• 1  cup celery, sliced
• 1  cup carrot, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1  quart  whole milk
• 4  cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2  cups cooked ham, cubed

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes, celery, carrots, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat- DO NOT DRAIN.
2. Melt butter in sauce pan. Add flour. Stir in milk gradually. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
3. Boil 1 minute, stir in cheese until melted. Add veggies with the water. Add ham. Heat thoroughly.