Ham Chowder

Name: Ham Chowder
Ingredients: 4 large carrots, diced; 4 stalks celery, diced; 1 small onion; 4 large potatoes; 5 c. water; 2 to 3 c. ham, diced; 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter; salt to taste; pepper to taste; 6 Tbsp. flour; 2 1/2 c. milk; paprika and chopped parsley (garnish)

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

4 large carrots, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
1 small onion
4 large potatoes
5 c. water
2 to 3 c. ham, diced
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
salt to taste
pepper to taste
6 Tbsp. flour
2 1/2 c. milk
paprika and chopped parsley (garnish)

Directions

1

In stockpot or soup kettle, cook carrots, celery, onion and potatoes in 5 cups water until tender, about 20 minutes.
2

Add ham butter, salt and pepper.
3

Blend flour into milk smoothly; stir into soup.
4

Heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
5

Turn heat to low and allow to simmer, partially covered, 10 to 20 minutes to develop flavor.
6

Pour soup into large bowl or soup tureen.
7

Sprinkle top with paprika and chopped parsley.
8

Serve with hot garlic bread and a tossed green salad for a complete meal.