CAULIFLOWER AND HAM CHOWDER

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For a great, quick meals for those cool fall and winter days, try this easy soup. The cauliflower and ham compliment each other well and you will always want a second helping.-Patty Woytassek, Havana, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cauliflower
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
1 cup half-and-half cream or evaporated milk
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook cauliflower and celery in broth for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Do not drain. Stir in the soup, cream and pepper. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cauliflower mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add ham; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Just before serving, stir in cheese. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1011mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.