MUSHROOM CORN CHOWDER

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Chock-full of veggies, ham and cheese in every spoonful, this thick, creamy chowder will take the chill off even the nippiest of fall evenings. Serve it with crusty French bread. -Elaine Krupsky, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups sliced fresh carrots
1 cup chopped celery with leaves
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 cup cubed Velveeta
Additional chopped celery leaves, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery, mushrooms and onions in butter until tender. Stir in the soup, milk, corn, ham and seasoned salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in cheese. Cook and stir 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, serve with additional celery leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.