Ham Chowder

Ham and bacon lend a smoky taste, while cream gives rich texture to this ham and potato chowder. The recipe stars a supporting cast of leeks, onions, garlic, rosemary, and carrots.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 438 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 large potatoes, cubed
• 4 tablespoons dried rosemary
• 2 large onions, diced
• 6 green onions, diced
• 8 cups chicken or ham stock
• 4 cups cubed Country ham
• 2 pounds bacon, diced
• 3 leeks, diced
• 1 pound carrots, cubed
• 1.5 cups heavy cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat stock into a large pot set over medium heat to a simmer. Stir in ham and 2 tablespoons rosemary.

Step 2

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp. Transfer bacon, using a slotted spoon, to pot. Discard half the bacon grease, reserve remaining grease in skillet. Return skillet to medium heat. Stir in green onions, leeks, onions, and garlic; cook until tender, then add to pot.

Step 3

Add potatoes, carrots, and remaining 2 tablespoons rosemary to pot; simmer until vegetables tender, about 20 minutes. Off heat, stir in cream.