Old England Ham Chowder Recipes

HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

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

HEARTY HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner. Open slow cooker liner and place it inside a slow cooker bowl. Fit liner snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl; pull top of liner over rim of bowl.
• Place all ingredients, except bay leaf and cheese, in slow cooker liner. Stir gently using a wooden or plastic spoon to mix ingredients. Place bay leaves on top of ingredients. Place lid on slow cooker.
• Cover on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
• Carefully remove lid to allow steam to escape. Remove bay leaves. Gently stir in cheese. Serve chowder directly from slow cooker liner. Sprinkle each serving with additional shredded cheese, if desired. Do not lift or transport liner with food inside. Cool slow cooker completely; remove liner and toss.

HAM AND CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towel to drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings in pan. Saute the onion, celery and green pepper in drippings for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Place 1/2 cup milk and 2 cups corn in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Pour into saucepan. Add ham and remaining corn; simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the butter, parsley, salt, pepper, pepper sauce if desired and remaining milk; heat through. Garnish with bacon.

ELWOOD'S HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add ham, and cook until it starts to release juices, about 2 minutes; do not brown. Add onions and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.
• Working in batches, if necessary, so as not to overcrowd pot, cook collard greens, tossing frequently with tongs until thoroughly wilted. Add tomatoes and juice, chicken and beef stocks, potatoes, thyme, and parsley. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a gentle simmer; cook, stirring and skimming any foam from surface occasionally, until potatoes are easily pierced with a paring knife, 30 to40 minutes. Remove from heat; season with salt, black pepper, and hot-pepper sauce, as desired. Serve hot.

OLD-FASHIONED NEW ENGLAND FISH CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onions in 2 tablespoons butter. Add the water, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Combine the flour and milk until smooth. Stir into potato mixture along with evaporated milk. Add fish and the remaining butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until fish is opaque.

OLD TIME NEW ENGLAND FISH CHOWDER

Steps:

• Cook onions, celery, carrots and green pepper in bacon until soft.
• Add water, fish, potatoes, milk, butter, salt, pepper, parsley, oatmeal and saltines.
• Cook very slowly for 1 1/2 hours.
• Serve with salad and bread.

OLD ENGLAND HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Finely chop the onions and the celery and fry in butter.
• When softened and translucent add diced carrots.
• Cube the gammon ( approx 1 x 1 cm cubes) and add to the mixture.
• Let simmer for a few minutes frequently stirring.
• Add the cubed potatoes, the chicken stock and marjoram.
• Let simmer for approx 30 minutes till the potatoes start breaking up ( use a flowery variety such as King Edward).
• Take off the heat and add the cream.
• Season to taste.
• Garnish with chopped fresh dill.