Cheesy Ham Chowder Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Cheesy Ham Chowder
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 30 min.
YIELD: 10 servings.
My five children all agree that this soothing recipe is wonderful. The soup is full of potatoes, carrots and ham. The best part is that I can get it on the table in only a half hour of hands-on time. —Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska
Ingredients
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10 bacon strips, diced
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 cup diced carrots
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 cups whole milk
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1-1/2 cups water
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2-1/2 cups cubed potatoes
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1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
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2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
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Pepper to taste
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3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
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Minced fresh parsley, optional
Directions
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1.
In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, saute onion and carrots until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
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2.
Add the potatoes, corn, bouillon and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add cheese and ham; heat until cheese is melted. Stir in bacon. If desired, garnish with parsley and additional bacon.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 404 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1081mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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