Ham Chowder

Name: Ham Chowder
Ingredients: 2 c. boiling water; 2 c. chopped potatoes; 1/2 c. carrot slices; 1/2 c. celery slices; 1/4 c. chopped onion; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/4 c. margarine; 1/4 c. flour; 2 c. milk; 2 1/2 c. shredded cheese (Cheddar or Colby); 16 oz. can cream-style corn; 1 to 2 c. cubed ham

13 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 c. boiling water
2 c. chopped potatoes
1/2 c. carrot slices
1/2 c. celery slices
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. margarine
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
2 1/2 c. shredded cheese (Cheddar or Colby)
16 oz. can cream-style corn
1 to 2 c. cubed ham

Directions

1

Combine water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper.
2

Microwave on Full power 10 to 15 minutes.
3

Do not drain! Melt margarine in microwave dish.
4

Add flour and mix well.
5

Add milk.
6

Microwave on Full power 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until thick.
7

Add cheese to milk/flour to make cheese sauce.
8

Add cheese sauce, corn and ham to vegetables.
9

Heat on Full power 3 to 5 minutes or until hot.
10

Do not boil.
11

Serve hot with bread and crackers.