Best 9 Cheesy Ham Potato Chowder Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting warmth of a hearty and flavorful Cheesy Ham and Potato Chowder, a classic dish perfect for chilly days. This chowder is a delightful blend of creamy broth, tender potatoes, savory ham, and a generous amount of melted cheese that creates a rich and satisfying experience. With variations ranging from classic to slow-cooker to vegan, there's a recipe for every taste and preference. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to impress your family and friends, this versatile chowder has you covered. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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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 HAM CHOWDER



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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

10 slices bacon, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup carrot, diced
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
1 1/2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked ham, chopped
2 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
pepper

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.

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.

EASY CHEESY HAM CHOWDER



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I don't remember where this recipe came from but we really enjoy a hot bowl of this filling chowder on cold days. It is real easy to put together, filling and yummy! Not to mention a great way to use up leftover ham!

Provided by daggersmommy

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed cooked ham
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
  • Remove to paper towels to drain.
  • In the drippings saute onion until tender.
  • Stir in flour until blended.
  • Gradually add milk and broth-bring to a boil.
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add the potatoes, corn and pepper.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Add cheese and ham; heat until cheese is melted.
  • Stir in bacon.
  • Normally I don't use the bacon or chicken broth because I make a broth from the ham bone that I am using. And only about a half can of the corn. I also add a cup of diced carrots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.3, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 86.6, Sodium 711.6, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 23.7

HEARTY POTATO, HAM AND CHEESE CHOWDER



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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

8 large baked potatoes
12 ounces mild shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
10 tablespoons margarine or 10 tablespoons butter, divided
6 ounces flour
8 cups milk
2 cups cubed cooked ham
4 chicken bouillon cubes
black pepper
crumbled cooked bacon (optional)

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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your chowder a more complex flavor. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan are all good choices.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still have a little bit of bite to them.
  • Add the ham at the end of cooking. This will prevent it from becoming tough.
  • Season the chowder to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.
  • Serve the chowder with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Cheesy ham and potato chowder is a hearty and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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