Cheddar Chowder
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • INGREDIENTS
  • Serves 4
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 1½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
  • 1 cup cubed ham
Instructions
  1. Place the diced potatoes, carrots, celery and onion in a large pot. Season with salt and pepper. Add the boiling water to the pot, cover with the lid, heat the burner to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are very soft.
  2. In a small bowl stir the cornstarch together with 3 tablespoons of water. Add the cornstarch mixture to the simmering pot and stir until the soup has thickened. Reduce heat to low.
  3. In a separate saucepan heat the milk, cheddar cheese and ¼ cup butter until the cheese has melted. Pour the cheese mixture into the pot with the vegetables. Add the ham. Stir until combined and warm until the soup is heated through.
Recipe by Culinary Mamas at https://culinarymamas.com/cheddar-chowder/