Here is a really delicious Cheesy Potato Chowder. My husband said we need to keep this recipe in the family archives. I added some white pepper to it, but the simplicity is what really makes this soup good. Some crumbled bacon bits would not go amiss as a garnish...
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Ingredients
4 cups potatoes, cubed
4 cups water
1½ cups carrots, sliced
1 cup celery, sliced
½ cup onions, diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups ham, chopped
½ cup butter
½ cup flour
2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ teaspoon white pepper
Directions
1Combine potatoes, water, carrots, celery, onions and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer until vegetables are tender. Do not drain.
2In a saucepan, melt butter then whisk in flour. Cook one minute.
3 Gradually stir in the milk, cook until thickened. Add cheese and pepper, stir until melted.
4Combine the potatoes and vegetables and simmer until ready to serve.