Cheesy Ham & Bacon Chowder

Total Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 8 slices bacon (or 1/2 pkg)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 1/2 cups potatoes, cubed
• 2 -3 cups frozen corn
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• pepper
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups cooked ham, cubed

Recipe

• 1 in a large soup kettle, fry bacon until crisp.
• 2 remove bacon, (reserving drippings) dice and set aside.
• 3 saute the onion and carrots in reserved bacon drippings until tender.
• 4 stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk and water.
• 5 bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
• 6 add potatoes, corn, bouillon and pepper.
• 7 reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• 8 add cheese and ham; heat until cheese is melted.
• 9 stir in diced bacon.