Ham With Cheddar Chowder
"This chowder is chocked full of wonderfully satisfying flavor of ham, corn, potatoes and cheddar cheese. I originally discovered this recipe through Pinterest from My Gluten-Free Kitchen and have changed to suit our taste."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (340 g)
- Calories 297.6
- Total Fat - 13.8 g
- Saturated Fat - 7.5 g
- Cholesterol - 48.4 mg
- Sodium - 1352.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 29.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 4.5 g
- Sugars - 7 g
- Protein - 15.2 g
- Calcium - 236.3 mg
- Iron - 1.1 mg
- Vitamin C - 10.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In Dutch Oven combine broth (or water), potatoes, carrots and minced garlic and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Stir in salt, garlic powder & pepper.
Step 3
Reduce heat, cover & simmer about 8-10 minutes, or until carrots and potatoes are tender.
Step 4
Add ham & corn, reduce to simmer.
Step 5
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter, then whisk in cornstarch.
Step 6
Add the milk to butter & cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened and bubbly.
Step 7
Add cheddar and stir until melted.
Step 8
Pour cheesy contents into pot with ham and vegetables.
Step 9
Heat throughly over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Step 10
Adjust seasonings to taste.
Step 11
Serve with additional shredded cheddar, if desired.
Tips
No special items needed.