Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our exquisite Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder, a comforting and hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings. This chowder is a harmonious blend of tender ham, sweet corn, and a velvety cheese sauce that will warm your soul from the inside out. But that's not all! We've compiled a delectable selection of chowder recipes to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From the classic New England Clam Chowder, bursting with the briny essence of the sea, to the rich and creamy Manhattan Clam Chowder, each recipe promises a unique culinary adventure. Seafood lovers will delight in our succulent Shrimp and Corn Chowder, where plump shrimp and sweet corn dance in a flavorful broth. And for a vegetarian twist, our Vegetable Chowder bursts with an array of colorful vegetables, creating a symphony of flavors and textures.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESY HAM AND CORN CHOWDER
Chowders always bring to mind a picture of a cozy, kicked-back, winter-time family meal; cuddled up around a roaring fireplace with plenty of warm food, good cheer and loving friends. This one is a Sunday night family favorite - easy on the cook (and the cook's pocketbook), yet sure to bring raves from the hubby and kids. Enjoy!
Provided by Geralyn Walters
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Stir chicken broth, carrots, chicken bouillon, bay leaves, sea salt, pepper, thyme, marjoram, and garlic powder together in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes. Add potatoes and onion; cook for 10 minutes more. Add celery; cook until all vegetables are fork tender, about 10 minutes more.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk flour into butter until smooth. Return saucepan to medium heat; gradually add milk to butter mixture, whisking constantly, and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Stir milk mixture into vegetable mixture; add corn, Cheddar cheese, and ham, reduce heat to low, and simmer until ham is heated through and cheese melts, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 75.7 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 2034.2 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
CHEESY HAM & CORN CHOWDER
Steps:
- Place the first 8 ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Cook, covered, on high 20-30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add cheese, sour cream and parsley. Stir until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
CHEESY CORN CHOWDER
I've had this chowder recipe for 30 years, and the whole family really enjoys its cheesy corn taste. It makes a big pot-enough for seconds! -Lola Comer, Marysville, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 15 servings (3-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until onion is tender. Add the water, potatoes, carrots and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Stir in corn and pepper. In a large bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses; cook and stir until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CHEESY HAM CHOWDER
My five children all agree that this soothing recipe is wonderful. The soup is full of potatoes, carrots and ham. The best part is that I can get it on the table in only a half hour of hands-on time. -Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 28g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1056mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
CHEESY POTATO AND CORN CHOWDER
Comfort food . . . hot and tasty for those cold winter days.
Provided by Jackay
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large saucepan, melt margarine over medium high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add potatoes; cook over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in corn and chiles; return to boiling. Dissolve gravy mix in milk; stir into boiling mixture. Add cheese; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1020.8 mg, Sugar 11 g
HAM AND CHEESE CHOWDER
A family favorite. This was so quick and easy, great for a weeknight.
Provided by Heather Waldron
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Corn Chowder Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine potatoes, broth, carrots, and garlic in a large pot and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add corn and ham. Reduce heat to lowest setting.
- While soup simmers, melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in cornstarch. Add milk and whisk to combine. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted, about 2 minutes. Pour mixture into the pot with the soup. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes more, or until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 87.1 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 1494.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
HAM BONE CHOWDER
Couldn't find an after Christmas ham chowder recipe that started with slow cooking the ham bone leftovers. Ended up taking ideas from multiple recipes to create something that worked out pretty well.
Provided by D-Man and Pivo
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Corn Chowder Recipes
Time 7h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place ham bone in a slow cooker; top with chicken stock, onion, and garlic.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Remove ham bone from slow cooker; pull meat of bone and shred. Return meat to slow cooker and discard ham bone. Add potatoes, carrots, parsley, and cumin to soup.
- Cook on High until potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Add frozen corn and stir.
- Remove 1 cup soup and pour into a blender. Add milk to blender. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Return blended soup to slow cooker and stir. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 509.8 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
SMOKY CHEDDAR, HAM AND CORN CHOWDER
When I'm making a pot of Smoky Cheddar Corn Chowder, no one misses dinner. Smoked cheese the flavor to another level. -Danielle Crawford, Pelzer, SC
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook and stir ham over medium-high heat until browned. Add potatoes, milk, corn and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 1797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
CROCK POT CHEESY CORN AND HAM CHOWDER
A flexible recipe, cobbled together from what I had on hand in the cupboards and fridge after reading a few recipes for various corn chowders, that goes into the crock pot. I just made it and didn't want to lose it! The amounts on the spices are best guesses, so can be adjusted to suit your tastes and inclinations.
Provided by Targetgirl
Categories Chowders
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Spray a 3 or 4 quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray, and add all ingredients except cheeses and hot pepper sauce to the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low setting for 3-4 hours.
- Check potatoes to be sure they are tender, and then stir in the cheeses and the hot pepper sauce to taste. Adjust salt and pepper to taste also.
- Once the cheeses are completely melted, it's ready to eat!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.1, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 61.8, Sodium 2248.8, Carbohydrate 63, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 9.2, Protein 22.9
CHEESY HAM CHOWDER
This is a wonderful Fall recipe. It came from a "Taste of Home" magazine. It is warm, filling and makes quite a bit. One of our favorite soups!
Provided by tree luee dee
Categories Chowders
Time 55m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a dutch oven or large soup kettle cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
- Drain.
- In the leftover 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.
Tips:
- Use a variety of cheeses to create a more flavorful chowder. A good combination is cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Add a splash of cream or milk to make the chowder creamier.
- If you don't have corn on the cob, you can use canned or frozen corn.
- To make the chowder heartier, add some cooked diced potatoes or rice.
- Serve the chowder with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Cheesy ham and corn chowder is a delicious, hearty, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham and corn. This chowder is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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