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April 1, 2014

Cheesy Ham Chowder

I know it’s spring, but there’s still a chill in the air here and with all the news of snow storms around the U.S., I feel like it’s time for some soup!  This Cheesy Ham Chowder is so warm and comforting.
Loaded with veggies and ham, it’s the perfect way to fill a stomach on a cold day.  The bacon gives it a slightly smoky taste.  MMMMmmmm….good!
 
Our weather here can’t seem to decide what it wants to do!  One day it’s shorts weather and the next, we have to pull out the coats again!  I need to stay more on top of the morning reports, because I sent my daughter to school in a skirt and short sleeves one day last week and she came home complaining that she had been freezing all day.  The bad mom award goes to me!  I guess peeking out the window and seeing sunshine, clear blue skies, and calm trees doesn’t necessary mean it will be a nice temperature.  Hello!  But to my credit, the day before was gorgeous and warm and I sent her with a coat. 🙂
 

 

I’m ready to break out the sandals and swimsuits, but it looks like I’ll have to put that off for a while.  I’m ok with it, though, because it means that I can still enjoy a hearty bowl of tasty soup like this Cheesy Ham Chowder.  I’m not willing to give up my comfort food quite yet.
 
{CHEESY HAM CHOWDER}
Adapted from Taste of Home
Makes 10 servings
 
8 bacon strips, cooked and diced
3 Tbsp. bacon drippings
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup diced carrots
5 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 cups milk 
1 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 c. cubed potatoes
1 can (15 1/4 oz.) whole-kernel corn, drained
2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
Pepper to taste
3 cups (12 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (or just dice up some deli ham like I did)
 
In a large soup pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp.  Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain.  Keep 3 T. of the drippings and dispose of the rest.  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 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.
 
This really is a five-star recipe! It’s family-friendly and quick to put together.  I hope you enjoy it!
 
How’s the weather where you are?

Filed Under: Dinner Ideas, Recipes, Soups

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  1. wendy downey says

    April 2, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    This looks so yummy Christine :) Thanks for sharing. I would love for you to share this on my Friday T.G.I.F. linky party :)
  2. Jenna Brussee says

    April 2, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    Mmm this look delicious! Thanks for sharing with Hump Day Happenings.
  3. Lauren Ann says

    April 4, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    That looks really good! :)
  4. thepaintedapron.com says

    April 5, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    That looks so good, and I have a bunch of leftover ham!
    Jenna
  5. Crochet Hooks says

    April 5, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    I was thinking ham, now I know what to make with it :)
  6. Toodie says

    April 8, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    That sounds so good, and with a ton of ham in the freezer that would be a way to use it!
  7. Chad and Catherine says

    June 16, 2014 at 6:50 pm

    I made this soup of yours the other day, and it was amazing! Those bacon drippings really flavor the soup and make it so comforting and perfect! I made it for dinner for my extended family, and everyone ate seconds and even thirds of it and told me they thought it was amazing. Delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
    • Christine Bell says

      June 16, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      That's fantastic! Thanks for the feedback Catherine!

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