HEARTY POTATO, HAM AND CHEESE CHOWDER
We all hated potato soup, until I came up with this combination. It is a hearty meal on a cold winters day. Extra ham and bacon, make it even more filling. It is a large batch, but freezes well. I sometimes bake the potatoes the night before, to save time.
Provided by Always in the kitch
Categories Chowders
Time 1h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bake potatoes until done.
- Cool.
- Peel.
- Cut four potatoes into small cubes.
- Mash the remaining four with a fork.
- Set aside.
- Using a large soup pot, saute onion and celery in the 4 tablespoons of margarine or butter.
- Cook until celery is tender.
- Remove vegetables from pan.
- Place remaining 6 tablespoons of butter or margarine in pan.
- Add flour.
- Mix over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly to blend with flour mixture.
- Add bouillon cubes and black pepper to taste.
- Readd celery and onions to pot.
- Add mashed potatoes.
- Cook until heated through.
- Add ham, and cubed potatoes.
- Cook over medium low heat 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Add cheese and bacon, if using, and cook until cheese is melted through.
- Add more milk if soup is too thick.
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Cynthia Jordan
[email protected]This chowder is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a really healthy meal.
hassan zaib
[email protected]This chowder is a great meal for a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
i clous
[email protected]This chowder is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also really filling.
khaled hassen
[email protected]This chowder is the perfect comfort food. It's so cheesy and delicious.
Mthulisi Mkhize
[email protected]This chowder is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer.
linda o
[email protected]This chowder is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a really affordable meal.
Max Mudau
[email protected]I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Clozes Cleophas
[email protected]This chowder is the perfect meal for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.
Sasiwimon Niparut
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chowder, but this recipe was really good. I'll definitely make it again.
Sandy Oh
[email protected]This chowder was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.
Amina mehmood
[email protected]I love this chowder! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always add extra cheese and ham.
Sandra Herron
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.
Shah Sultan
[email protected]This chowder was a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavor was great. I'll definitely try it again and thin it out with some milk or broth.
Athar Mehmood4
[email protected]I've made this chowder several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use up leftover ham and potatoes in this recipe.
Augustus Fiscus
[email protected]This chowder is the ultimate comfort food! It's hearty, cheesy, and packed with flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!