Cauliflower And Ham Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. celery, sliced thin
2 c. cauliflower (fresh or frozen), sliced
1 (13 oz.) can chicken broth
1 c. half and half or evaporated milk
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of potato soup
1/4 c. water
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. white pepper
2 c. cooked ham, diced
1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

In a large uncovered saucepan, cook celery and cauliflower in chicken broth until almost tender (about 10 minutes). Set aside. In a mixing bowl, gradually stir milk into undiluted potato soup. Blend water, cornstarch and pepper. Stir into soup mixture; pour over cauliflower mixture in the saucepan. Stir in ham and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Just before serving, stir in cheese.