Cheesy Ham and Potato Chowder

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CHEESY HAM AND POTATO CHOWDER

COURSE: SOUP

CUISINE: AMERICAN

KEYWORD: LEFTOVER HAM

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 35 MINUTES

SERVINGS: 6

CALORIES: 443KCAL

AUTHOR: CHRISTIN MAHRLIG

This made from scratch Cheesy Ham and Potato Chowder is thick and creamy and the perfect way to breathe new life into your leftover ham.

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 slices thick cut bacon, diced
  • 1 medium yellow or sweet onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons better than bouillon
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Cook diced bacon in a Dutch oven until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.

  • Leave about 3 tablespoons bacon grease in the Dutch oven.

  • Add onion and carrots to bacon grease and cook over medium heat until soft.

  • Sprinkle flour over onions and carrots. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

  • Gradually stir in milk and water. Add Better Than Bouillon, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder and potatoes and bring to a simmer.

  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are soft.

  • Turn heat to low and stir in ham and cheese until cheese is melted. Sprinkle bacon on top. Serve.

NUTRITION

Calories: 443kcal

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