Easy Cauliflower-Ham Chowder

Name: Easy Cauliflower-Ham Chowder
Ingredients: 2 cups thinly sliced celery; 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of potato soup; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 4 cups diced cooked ham; 4 cups sliced cauliflower; 2 cups half-and-half (I use low-fat) or 2 cups evaporated milk (I use low-fat); 12 cup water; 14 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 cups thinly sliced celery
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of potato soup
4 tablespoons cornstarch
4 cups diced cooked ham
4 cups sliced cauliflower
2 cups half-and-half (I use low-fat) or 2 cups evaporated milk (I use low-fat)
12 cup water
14 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1

In stock pot, cook celery and sliced cauliflower in chicken broth until almost tender, about 10 minute Do not drain.
2

Set aside.
3

In mixing bowl, gradually stir half and half into undiluted potato soup.
4

In separate bowl, blend water, cornstarch and pepper, then stir into soup mixture.
5

Pour over cauliflower in pot.
6

Stir in ham and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
7

Just before serving, stir in cheese.
8

Do not allow to boil once cheese is added.