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Cheesy Ham Chowder

Source of Recipe


Michelle Schmidt



List of Ingredients



• 2 T bacon grease or 10 bacon strips, diced
  
• 1 large onion, chopped
  
• 1 c diced carrots
  
• 3 T flour
  
• 3 c milk
  
• 1 1/2 c chicken broth or ham broth
  
• 2 1/2 c cubed potatoes
  
• 1 (16 oz) bag frozen corn
  
• pepper to taste
  
• 3 c shredded cheddar cheese
  
• 2 c cubed fully cooked ham (or chicken breast)
  






Instructions



1. In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to papter towels to drain. Or in a large saucepan, heat bacon grease.
   
   
2. In the drippings, saute onion and carrots until tender. Stir in flour until blended.
   
   
3. Gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for minutes or until thinkened.
   
   
4. Add the potaties, corn and pepper. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
   
   
5. Add cheese and ham; heat until cheese is melted.
   
   
6. Optional: Stir in bacon.
   
   






Final Comments


With the bacon you set aside, let everyone get their own. The soup is best with a little bacon on top. It is nice and crispy.