Ham And Veggie Chowder

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup whole kernel corn, frozen
• 1/2 cup frozen green pea
• 1 1/2 cups diced ham
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup flat beer
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 place the stock in a large soup pot and bring to a boil.
• 2 add the onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, and tomatoes.
• 3 bring back up to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook about 15 minutes.
• 4 add corn, peas, and ham and continue cooking until vegetables are tender.
• 5 while vegetables are cooking, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• 6 add the flour and stir until smooth. continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the flour starts to turn color.
• 7 whisk in the half-and-half and beer. continue cooking and stirring until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
• 8 remove from heat and keep in a warm place until vegetables are done.
• 9 reduce heat under vegetables to low and add cream sauce. stir to mix thoroughly.
• 10 add grated cheese a little at a time, stirring to melt cheese completely after each addition.
• 11 stir in the mustard and add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• 12 continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through, being careful not to let it boil.
• 13 serve immediately.