Potato Ham Chowder
DELICIOUS SOUP!!! So awesome on a cold day but equally delicious any time!
Ingredients
- Boil:
- 3-4 cups (about 2 large) russet potatoes, peeled and diced medium
- 1-2 cups (9oz) ham, diced small
- 1/2 cup celery diced small
- 1/2 cup onion diced small
- 4 cups (2 15oz cans) chicken broth
- Roux
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil:
- Potatoes, ham, celery, onions, and chicken broth. Bring to a low boil and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender (approx. 10-15 minutes)
- Roux:
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour. Cook, stirring constantly until flour is golden, about one minute. Slowly add in milk, continuing to stir so that no lumps form and cook until mixture is thick, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the roux with the boiled ingredients.
- Add pepper, and salt to taste.
