Ham Chowder

I made the recipe up 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.

• 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
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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 the bacon grease, and return skillet to medium heat. Stir in onions, leeks, garlic, and green onions; cook until tender, then add to pot.

Step 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 pot.