Ham Chowder

Name: Ham Chowder
Ingredients: 4 large carrots, diced; 4 stalks celery, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 4 large potatoes, diced; 5 c. water; 2 to 3 c. diced ham; 2 Tbsp. margarine; salt and pepper to taste; 6 Tbsp. flour; 2 1/2 c. milk

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 large carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
1 small onion, diced
4 large potatoes, diced
5 c. water
2 to 3 c. diced ham
2 Tbsp. margarine
salt and pepper to taste
6 Tbsp. flour
2 1/2 c. milk

Directions

1

Cook carrots, celery, onion and potatoes in 5 cups water until tender, about 20 minutes.
2

Add ham, butter, salt and pepper. Blend flour into milk smoothly; stir into soup.
3

Heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
4

Turn heat to low and allow to simmer, partially covered, 10 to 20 minutes to develop flavor. Serve with hot garlic bread and a tossed salad.