Ham Chowder

1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2c. chopped onion
2 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. basil
4 slices deli ham, sliced
3 c. nonfat milk
3/4 c. shredded cheese
1 Tbsp. snipped cilantro

In a medium saucepan, cook celery, onion, and butter, until onion is soft. Stir in garlic powder. Stir in the flour, salt, and basil. Then add in the milk, stir and cook until mixture starts bubbling and thickens. Add the shredded cheese and stir until melted. Garnish with the cilantro.

Serves 3.

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DAYSYMAY.