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
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Cook diced bacon in a Dutch oven until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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Leave about 3 tablespoons bacon grease in the Dutch oven.
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Add onion and carrots to bacon grease and cook over medium heat until soft.
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Sprinkle flour over onions and carrots. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
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Gradually stir in milk and water. Add Better Than Bouillon, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder and potatoes and bring to a simmer.
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Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
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Turn heat to low and stir in ham and cheese until cheese is melted. Sprinkle bacon on top. Serve.
NUTRITION
Calories: 443kcal