Cheddar Potato Chowder

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  • Number of Servings: 7
Ingredients
2 cups water2 cups diced, unpeeled red potatoes1 cup diced carrot1/2 cup diced celery1/4 cup chopped onion1 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups 2% milk2 cups (8 oz) shredded low-fat cheese1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham
Directions
In a Dutch oven, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Meanwhile, place flour in a large saucepan; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir the ham and cheese sauce into undrained vegetables; stir until combined.

Yields about seven 1 cup servings.

Number of Servings: 7

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUPERSILLYGIRL.

Servings Per Recipe: 7
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 213.4
  • Total Fat: 4.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 21.4 mg
  • Sodium: 868.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 16.5 g

Member Reviews
  • IJRYAN
    This is a delicious soup! Another good one that I am adding to my recipe collection. - 9/15/15