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Cheddar Ham Chowder

Cheddar Ham Chowder Recipe

2 cups water (or enough to just cover veggies)

10 baby red potatoes, cubed

2 cups frozen mixed veggies

1 small onion, diced

1 tsp salt

pepper to taste

1/4 c butter

1/4 c flour

2 cups milk

2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping bowls)

1 cup frozen whole kernel corn

1 1/2 c cubed fully cooked ham

In a dutch oven, cook veggies, potatoes, and onion in the water.  Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer covered.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan.  Add flour and whisk together until bubbly.  Pour in milk.  Cook and stir until white sauce is thickened.  Add 2 c cheese to sauce and stir until melted and smooth.  When vegetables are almost done, pour cheese sauce into the vegetable soup, and stir.  Add ham and corn, salt & pepper.  Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes, until ham and corn are hot, and corn is cooked.

Serve topped with additional shredded cheese.