Ham Chowder

Course :	Chowders
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

4	large	carrots -- diced
4	stalks	celery -- diced
4	large	potatoes -- peeled and diced
1	small	onion -- diced
5	cups	water
2	cups	diced cooked ham -- (2 to 3)
2	tablespoons	butter
1/2	teaspoon	salt and pepper
6	tablespoons	flour
2 1/2	cups	milk

Preparation:

Cook celery, carrots, potatoes and onions for 18 to 20 minutes in the 5 cups of water. Add the ham butter and salt and pepper to taste. Combine the flour and milk, shake till no lumps remain. Stir this into the vegetable mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information:

1325 Calories (kcal); 45g Total Fat; (30% calories from fat); 41g Protein; 196g Carbohydrate; 145mg Cholesterol; 842mg Sodium