Ham and Cheese Chowder Recipe

Combine potatoes broth carrots and garlic in a large pot and bring to a boil about 5 minutes. Stir in salt garlic powder and black pepper. Reduce heat cover and simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender 8 to 10 minutes. Add corn and ham. Reduce heat to lowest setting.

While soup simmers melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in cornstarch. Add milk and whisk to combine. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly 3 to 5 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted about 2 minutes. Pour mixture into the pot with the soup. Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until heated through about 2 minutes more or until ready to serve.