Ham and cheddar chowder

Serve it in the winter months and this soup can be served with a salad, herbed biscuits.

 

 

- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup diced celery
- Butter or margarine
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- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- ½ cup diced carrots
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
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- ¼ cup butter or margarine
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
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- 1 cup cubed ham

In a skillet, sauté the onions and celery in a small amount of butter.
In a large kettle combine the broth, potaoes, carrots, parsley, onion, celery, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, and simmer for 10-12 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan melt the butter and add the flour, stir until smooth, about 1 minute.
Slowly, add the milk and cook until thickened.
Add the grated cheese and stir until melted.

Pour the sauce into the soup mixture and add the ham, heat through.

BON APPETIT