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Ham Chowder

Ham Chowder

A creamy soup filled with ham and vegetables.

Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chowder, comfort food, Dinner Recipes, Family Meals, Soup Recipes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Author Sweeter With Sugar

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cups carrots sliced
  • 2 cups celery sliced
  • 3 cups russet potatoes peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4 cups ham diced
  • 1-15 ounce can corn drained
  • 2-14 ounce cans chicken broth
  • 4 cups Half and Half
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp parsley
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • cheddar cheese grated-optional

Instructions

  1. Place butter, garlic, onion, carrots, and celery in a large pot and cook. Stirring continually until nearly tender.

  2. Add flour to the vegetable mixture. Stir to combine.

  3. Add Half and Half, chicken broth, and spices to the vegetable mixture and bring to a boil. Stirring to combine and so soup will not burn.

  4. Add diced potatoes, corn, and ham.

  5. Reduce the heat and let simmer with the lid on the pot until the vegetables are desired tenderness. Stir frequently to avoid burning.

  6. When vegetables are desired tenderness. Serve and Enjoy!