Best 7 Cheesy Ham And Potato Chowder Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a culinary journey with our delectable Cheesy Ham and Potato Chowder, a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul on a chilly day. This hearty and comforting chowder is packed with tender chunks of ham, soft and fluffy potatoes, and a medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy and cheesy broth that is simply irresistible. Each spoonful is a delightful dance of textures and flavors, leaving you craving more.

But that's not all, folks! This versatile recipe offers three delightful variations to suit your preferences. If you're a seafood lover, embark on a coastal adventure with our Seafood Chowder, where succulent shrimp, flaky white fish, and briny clams take center stage. Craving a vegetarian delight? Our Vegetable Chowder awaits, bursting with an array of crisp vegetables, each contributing its unique flavor to the harmonious blend. And for those who love a spicy kick, our Spicy Chorizo Chowder will set your taste buds ablaze with its fiery chorizo and a hint of heat, making every bite a tantalizing experience.

So, whether you're craving a classic comfort food or seeking an exciting culinary adventure, our Cheesy Ham and Potato Chowder, along with its delightful variations, is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you yearning for more. Gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this delectable journey together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY HAM CHOWDER



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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

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup diced carrots
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1-1/2 cups water
2-1/2 cups cubed potatoes
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
Pepper to taste
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

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 HAM AND POTATO CHOWDER



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Provided by My Farmhouse Table

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can (14.5 oz) Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
3 cups Potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup Carrots, diced
4 stalks Celery, diced
1/2 Large Onion, diced
1 Tbsp Dried Parsley Flakes
1 cup Frozen Corn
1/4 cup Flour
3 Tbsp Cornstarch
6 cups Half and Half (divided)
1 cup Velvetta, diced
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 lb Diced Ham
1/2 lb Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Salt and Pepper

Steps:

  • In a large dutch oven, combine chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, parsley flakes, and frozen corn. Bring to a boil and cook until vegetables are tender.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and 2 cups of half and half. Stir slurry into cooked vegetable mixture.
  • In a separate saucepan over medium, heat remaining 4 cups of half and half. Stir in Velveeta and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir continuously until cheese are melted.
  • When cheese is melted add to cooked vegetable mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Add ham and diced bacon to soup. Salt and pepper soup to taste.
  • Notes: This soup fills one large crockpot or slow cooker. Doubling this recipe to feed a crowd will fit into a medium sized roaster with plenty of room to stir.

CHEESY HAM AND CORN CHOWDER



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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

2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
½ cup sliced carrots
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
3 bay leaves
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground thyme
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup peeled and diced potatoes
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sliced celery
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup diced cooked ham

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



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When the day calls for a warm bowl of chunky soup, we make a big pot of the goods-potatoes, corn, ham and cheese. -Andrea Laidlaw, Shady Side, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h55m

Yield 12 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed (about 20 ounces)
4 cups cubed deli ham
2 small onions, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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.

HAM AND CHEESE CHOWDER



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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

2 cups peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes
1 ¾ cups chicken broth
½ cup sliced carrots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups frozen corn
1 ½ cups cubed fully cooked ham
¼ cup butter
¼ cup cornstarch
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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

CHEESY, CREAMY POTATO AND HAM CHOWDER



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My family loves hot soups and stews in the cold Kansas winters. A favorite of my family is this creamy and cheesy ham and potato chowder. The veggies thicken the soup so there is no added flour or cornstarch.

Provided by HSingARMYmom

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 10-12 cups, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 small onions, rough chopped (or 1 large)
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
8 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped (divided)
2 teaspoons garlic, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
2 cups ham, chopped into bite sized pieces
1 pint half and half milk (the fat free one works fine)
8 ounces processed cheese, cubed (I use Valveeta)
8 ounces cream cheese (the fat free or reduced fat work great!)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil and butter in large stockpot, add chopped onion, celery, carrot, garlic and half the potatoes. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook 5 to 10 minutes then add water and bouillon. Cook 20 to 30 minutes - till veggies are VERY tender. Blend or process with the cream cheese till smooth - this is your thickener as there is no flour/cornstarch in the recipe. Pour the blended veggies/stock back into your stockpot.
  • Cook the other half of the potatoes in 2 cups of boiling water in a seperate pan till tender - about 10 minutes - drain when cooked. Add the potatoes, ham, cream and valveeta. Stir, taste for seasonings and heat thru (till cheese melts). We like to serve with a salad and crusty french bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.9, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 97.8, Sodium 1302, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 6, Sugar 6.5, Protein 22.4

CHEESY POTATO AND HAM CHOWDER



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What a wonderful soup to have on a cold winter day! Comfort food at it's best, this rich creamy soup is filled with chunks of potato, ham, cheese and hard cooked eggs. I've also made it using smoked sausage or bacon instead of ham. Either way, it's a very satisfying soup that my family loves. (Please note: the cook time...

Provided by Susan Bickta

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalk(s) celery, thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/3 c all purpose flour
1/2 c whole milk
1 qt whole milk
1 qt half and half
4 envelopes ham flavoring concentrate (from a 1.41 ounce box)
4 large russett potatoes, baked, peeled and roughly smashed
1/2 lb cooked ham, cubed (bite size pieces)
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
4 large eggs, hard cooked and chopped
2 tsp dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • 1. Place a 5 quart Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the butter, oil, onion, celery, salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables just start to soften.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the flour and the 1/2 cup of milk. Mix well to break up any lumps. Set aside.
  • 3. Add the remaining milk and half & half to the Dutch oven. Mix well and heat thru, stirring often. Add the flour mixture and cook over medium high heat until thickened, stirring often to avoid sticking and burning.
  • 4. Add the ham flavoring, potatoes, ham, cheese, eggs and parsley flakes. Mix well.
  • 5. Bring to a simmer and cook an additional 6-7 minutes, stirring often, to heat through.
  • 6. Serve garnished with shredded cheese and/or dried parsley flakes.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Look for fresh, flavorful potatoes, ham, and cheese. You can also use a variety of different cheeses to create a unique flavor profile.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings. A little bit of garlic, onion, or celery can add a lot of flavor to the chowder. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little bit of heat.
  • If you're short on time, you can use frozen or canned potatoes. However, fresh potatoes will give you the best flavor and texture.
  • Be careful not to overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still have a little bit of bite to them.
  • Serve the chowder immediately, while it's still hot and bubbly. You can garnish it with a sprinkle of chopped parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Cheesy ham and potato chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that's perfect for a cold day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!

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