Farmhouse Ham Chowder
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Ingredients
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
- 4-1/4 cups milk I used skim
- 2 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes thawed
- 2 cups frozen corn thawed
- 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 2 ounces smoked Gouda cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery and red pepper in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Stir in flour and dressing mix until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Add the potatoes, corn, and ham. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese before serving. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).