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Wild Rice and Ham Chowder Recipe

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The rich, comforting taste of this chowder appeals to everyone who tries it. I have my younger sister to thank for sharing this recipe with me years ago. —Elma Friesen, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Wild Rice and Ham Chowder Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 40 min.

Yield: 11 Servings

10 40 50

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups cooked wild rice
2-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
Add the potatoes, carrot, bay leaf, thyme and nutmeg; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the rice, ham, cream and corn; heat through (do not boil). Discard bay leaf. Garnish with parsley. Yield: 8-10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 266 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 1,035 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Wild Rice and Ham Chowder in Country Pork , p36

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Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2013 by guildlady

I have been making this soup for years and it is truly our favorite. I sometimes make it for church suppers and everyone loves it. Sometimes I use dried onions or shredded carrots, just depends on how busy I am. But this soup is just the best ever!

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2012 by Bdub6

This is some of the best soup I have ever made. Will definitely make this again!

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2011 by Bdub6

This was great! I took some timesaving shortcuts and it was still wonderful. I used canned diced potatoes and canned carrots and dried onion. Can't imagine it being any better with hard labor involved :) Definitely cut the time way back too as you don't have to wait for the veggies to soften. I used 2 cans potatoes and 1 can of carrots.

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2011 by marrisa_s

Soooo good!! The perfect soup for a cold winter day :)

Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2011 by williamsegraves

Oh WOW this is DELICIOUS! Unfortunately I had no idea it made so much, and I am cooking for two, lol. This is hearty, warm, delicious, and comforting... all in one bowl. We will definitely be making this one again!

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2010 by carolcastaneda

Amazing - my sister turned me on to this recipe. I absolutely love it.