Creamy Potato/Cheddar Chowder  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Potatoes, cheese, broccoli, ham, and carrots. This is a nice comfort food for those cold winter days. I sometimes add garlic in mine as Im a garlic lover. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 cups water, boiling  |  
                                                2 cups potatoes, diced  |  
                                                1/2 cup carrot, chopped  |  
                                                1/2 cup broccoli, chopped  |  
                                                1/4 cup onion, chopped  |  
                                                1 1/2 teaspoons salt  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                1 garlic clove, chopped (optional)  |  
                                                1/4 cup butter  |  
                                                1/3 cup flour  |  
                                                2 cups milk  |  
                                                2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded  |  
                                                1 cup ham, cooked and cubed  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a large soup pot, add water to potatoes, carrots, broccoli, onion, salt and pepper. 2. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. 3. DO NOT DRAIN! 4. Make a white sauce with flour, butter and milk. Add the cheese and stir well until melted. Add ham. 5. Add all of this to the Potato/Carrot mixture. 6. Heat but dont boil.                              | 
                         
                         
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