Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham Chowder
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
340 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham Chowder
Description
This Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham Chowder brings together russet potatoes diced into uniform cubes, corn, and hearty ham steak pieces with diced onion, celery, and minced garlic to build a flavorful base. The ingredients cook slowly on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, allowing the potatoes to soften completely and the flavors to harmonize within the chicken stock. To thicken the chowder, a milk and cornstarch mixture is whisked in and cooked on high briefly until thickened. Stirring in sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, and minced fresh parsley at the end adds creaminess, tang, and herbal brightness, respectively. The bench of black pepper and additional cheese as garnish provide finishing touches for seasoning and texture. This chowder offers a filling meal with a smooth, velvety body punctuated by tender potato chunks and savory ham, making it suitable to serve with crusty bread or as a standalone dish on cooler days.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. russet potato about 3 medium sized potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2" cubes
- 20 oz corn canned (drained) or frozen (thawed
- 4 cups ham steak cubed, diced into 1/2" cubes
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 4 ribs celery diced
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 cups milk whole
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp parsley fresh, minced
- parsley for garnish, extra
- black pepper
- cheese
Instructions
- To a 6 qt slow cooker, add the first 8 ingredients (potatoes through and including chicken stock). Stir, cover, and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk milk and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into soup in slow cooker, cover and cook on HIGH 20-25 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat, stir in cheese, sour cream and parsley until cheese is melted.
- Serve sprinkled with extra cheese, black pepper and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 715mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 711mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 520IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 14.6mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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