Veggie Ham Chowder Recipes

CHEESY HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, saute onion and carrots until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add the potatoes, corn, bouillon and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add cheese and ham; heat until cheese is melted. Stir in bacon.

HAM AND CORN CHOWDER WITH POTATO

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Do not let the onion brown.
• Add the flour and whisk until mixed through the butter. Pour 1 cup of milk in and whisk until it starts to thicken (around 1 1/2 minutes), then pour the remaining cup of milk in. Whisk until it thickens - around 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Then add the chicken stock, and 1 1/2 cups of water and whisk until combined.
• Increase heat to medium high and add the potatoes into the soup. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes (Note 3), whisking fairly regularly to ensure the soup doesn't stick to the bottom of the saucepan. The soup will thicken as it cooks. Use the remaining 1/2 cup of water if the soup gets too thick before the potato has finished cooking.
• Just before the potato has finished cooking, add the corn in (just to heat it through).
• While the potato is cooking, heat olive oil in a small fry pan over high heat. Add the ham and sauté for 1 - 2 minutes until nicely browned. Remove fry pan from the heat and set aside. (Note 4)
• When the potato is cooked (tender but still holding its shape), remove the soup from the stove and stir through most of the thyme and ham (reserve a bit for garnish).
• If the soup is too thick for your liking, use water (or milk) to get the soup to your desired consistency. Add the salt and 5 grinds of black pepper, then do a taste test and adjust the saltiness if required.
• Serve, garnished with remaining thyme leaves and ham.

VEGETABLE CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the pepper and onions in butter or margarine until tender.
• Add remaining vegetables, water, bouillon, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer covered for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
• Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into pan. Bring soup to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Mix in the parsley. Just before serving, stir in the cheese until melted.

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.

PRISCILLA'S VEGETABLE CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine the potatoes, broccoli, onion, carrots, celery, bouillon and water; simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add to vegetable mixture with the ham; simmer 10 minutes or until heated through. Stir in cheese just until melted.

CHEDDAR HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Remove from the heat; do not drain. , Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir into the undrained vegetables; return large saucepan to the heat. Add corn and ham; heat through, stirring occasionally.

POTATO HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute the ham, onion and celery in butter for 5 minutes or until ham is lightly browned and vegetables are tender. Add the broth and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into chowder. Add dill and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook for 1 minute or until thickened.

HAM AND VEGGIE CHOWDER

Steps:

• Place the stock in a large soup pot and bring to a boil.
• Add the onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, and tomatoes.
• Bring back up to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook about 15 minutes.
• Add corn, peas, and ham and continue cooking until vegetables are tender.
• While vegetables are cooking, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the flour and stir until smooth. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the flour starts to turn color.
• Whisk in the half-and-half and beer. Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
• Remove from heat and keep in a warm place until vegetables are done.
• Reduce heat under vegetables to low and add cream sauce. Stir to mix thoroughly.
• Add grated cheese a little at a time, stirring to melt cheese completely after each addition.
• Stir in the mustard and add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through, being careful not to let it boil.
• Serve immediately.

VEGGIE HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients except potatoes and cheddar cheese. Bring to a boil; simmer for 2 hours until carrots tender.
• Add potatoes and sauce packet and cheddar; simmer one more hour.
• Is usually best the second day.
• I watch closely, it does tend to stick to bottom of pan. My mother-in-law taught me a great trick if it does stick put some dry dish detergent in the bottom and let soak over night. It's a miracle in the morning!