CHEDDAR POTATO CHOWDER

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I only made this soup occasionally because the original recipe was quite high in fat. I doctored it up a bit, using healthier ingredients, and now we eat this rich flavorful chowder more often.-Ellie Rausch of Goodsoil, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
2 cups diced unpeeled red potatoes
1 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

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