Farmhouse Ham Chowder

Name: Farmhouse Ham Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix; 4-1/4 cups whole milk; 2 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed; 2 cups frozen corn, thawed; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).

“This chowder is full flavored and so comforting,” says Lisa Renshaw of Kansas City, Missouri. We couldn’t agree more! Leftover ham and veggies add body, while Gouda cheese brings a special touch.

Ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
4-1/4 cups whole milk
2 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery and red pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in flour and dressing mix until blended; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
2. Add the potatoes, corn, ham and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Stir in cheese until blended.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 267 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 1288mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

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