Cheesy Ham and Vegetable Chowder

• Meat

  • 1 cup Ham, fully cooked

• Produce

  • 2 1/2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 3/4 cup Carrots
  • 2 Celery, ribs
  • 1 cup Onion
  • 3 cups Potatoes

• Canned Goods

  • 3 cups Chicken broth

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups Milk

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Description

Ingredients

• 3 cups diced peeled potatoes
• 2-1/2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup chopped onion
• ¾ cup grated carrots
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup butter, cubed
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

• In a Dutch oven or small stockpot, combine the potatoes, broccoli, onion, carrots, celery, and chicken broth. Let simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour to combine. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Slowly add milk whisking as you pour. Add salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil, cooking for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add thickened mixture to vegetable mixture. Add the ham. Simmer 10 minutes until heated through. Stir in cheese and mix until melted and thoroughly combined.