"I only made this soup occasionally because the original recipe was quite high in fat. I doctored it up a bit, using healthier ingredients, and now we eat this rich flavorful chowder more often.—Ellie Rausch of Goodsoil, Saskatchewan..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups water
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2 cups diced unpeeled red potatoes
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1 cup diced carrot
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1/2 cup diced celery
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1/4 cup chopped onion
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups 2% milk
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2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
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1 cup cubed fully cooked ham