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                                            Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 7  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    My husband likes this chowder... and it helps knowing the Diabetic exchanges, since he is a diabetic. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 cups water  |  
                                                2 cups diced unpeeled red potatoes  |  
                                                1 cup diced carrot  |  
                                                1/2 cup diced celery  |  
                                                1/4 cup chopped onion  |  
                                                1 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                1/4 cup all-purpose flour  |  
                                                2 cups 2% low-fat milk  |  
                                                8 ounces shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (2 cups)  |  
                                                1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a Dutch oven, combine the first seven ingredients. 2. Bring to a boil. 3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until tender. 4. Meanwhile, place flour in a large saucepan; gradually whisk in milk. 5. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. 6. Remove from the heat. 7. Add cheese; stir until melted. 8. Stir the ham and the cheese sauce into undrained vegetables; stir until combined.                              | 
                         
                         
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