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Ham and Cheddar Chowder

Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups and Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups water
2 cups potatoes -- cubed
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 cups milk
1 can corn
1 1/2 cups ham -- cubed

In large pot, bring above water, potatoes, carrots, onion, salt & pepper
to a boil. Cover and simmer 8-10 minutes.

In med. saucepan, melt margarine. Add flour; blend 'till smooth. Add
milk. Cook and stir 'till thickened and bubbly. Add cheese, gradually.
Stir until melted. Add creamed mixture to undrained veggies. Add corn &
ham.

I usually add more cheese than it calls for. Let me know if you try it!!

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 246 Calories; 16g Fat (58.1%
calories from fat); 12g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 42mg
Cholesterol; 598mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat;
0 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 1/2 Fat.

NOTES : Made this on 2/18/02. It is really nice for a change.

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