Cheesy Ham Chowder

By rmille6277

SUBMITTED BY: Shirley Virts

Ingredients

• 10 bacon strips, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 3 tbls all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
• 1 can (151/4 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
• Pepper to taste
• 3 cups (12 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS:
In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, sauté onion and carrots until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the potatoes, corn, bouillon, and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add cheese and ham; heat until cheese is melted. Stir in bacon. Yields 10 servings