Country Ham Chowder

Submitted by fhiboy

"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."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

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.

Reviews

[Baby Kato]

We really enjoyed your tasty ham chowder. It was quick and really easy to make. I didn't have any celery so I substituted with frozen corn. It worked great in your recipe. I did add the optional dijon style mustard, I used a coarse one, it was delicious in the chowder. I also used extra old cheddar. Thank you for sharing a recipe we will enjoy again. Made for What's on the Menu Tag Game.