Cheddar Chowder - A Low-Fat Recipe
May 15th, 2007
Seems like I am always fighting the battle of the bulge. Perhaps it is because I spend so much time at the computer, I am an old Curmudgeon, and exercise to me is walking to the store to get a pack of smokes and six beers. Regardless, I enjoy food very much, and indulge myself more than I should. My Rosie harps on me for being such a sedentary old fool, and I suppose she is right. So she is always giving me new recipes to try. This recipe is one that I am glad she asked me to make.
This is more of a soup than a chowder. it is definitely comfort food, and takes a while to prepare. The results are well worth it.
Enjoy…
Peace,
Charlie~
Cheddar Chowder
2 cups boiling water
2 cups 15 milk
2 cups diced potatoes (one large is enough)
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 cup diced onions
1/2 cup chopped cauliflower
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp celery seed
2 TBS low fat margarine
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups low fat sharp cheddar
1 cup diced lean ham
In 8 quart stockpot, bring 2 cups water to a rolling boil. Add potatoes, caulifolwer, celery, onions and S&P to boiling water. Cover, cook on medium high for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt margarine in a medium sized sauce pan, then add flour. Add milk slowly and whisk thoroughly to combine ingredients. Allow to thicken, and add to the vegetable mixture. Stir in cheddar cheese slowly until melted, add ham cubes. Stir and reheat mixture, never allowing to come to a boil.
Prep time was about an hour start to finish. Serve immediately with a small side salad and Texas toast. This is serious food, kiddies…
About 222 calories, 8.5 fat grams, 19 grams carbs, and 18 grams protein.
caulifolwer, celery, cheddar cheese, chowder, ham, onions, potatoes
