Ham Chowder

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I made this ham chowder recipe with leftovers I had one day. It's a ham- and potato-based soup with leeks, onions, rosemary, cream, bacon, and carrots. The ham and bacon give this soup a smoky taste while the cream gives it a rich texture. Chowder is better served the next day.

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Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
15

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken or ham stock

  • 4 cups cubed Country ham

  • 4 tablespoons dried rosemary

  • 2 pounds bacon, diced

  • 2 large onions, diced

  • 3 leeks, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 6 green onions, diced

  • 6 large potatoes, cubed

  • 1 pound carrots, cubed

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream

Directions

  1. Pour stock into a large pot set over medium heat, and bring to a simmer. Stir in cubed ham and 2 tablespoons rosemary.

  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon, and add to pot. Drain half of bacon grease, and return the skillet to medium heat. Stir in onions, leeks, garlic, and green onions; cook until tender, then add to pot.

  3. Place cubed potatoes, carrots, and 2 tablespoons rosemary in pot; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Turn off heat, and add cream to the pot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

438 Calories
25g Fat
36g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 438
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 1351mg 59%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 50mg 55%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 1058mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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