This Cheddar Ham Chowder is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It combines tender potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions simmered to perfection before being enriched with a velvety cheese sauce made from butter, flour, milk, and sharp cheddar. The addition of cubed ham and sweet corn adds savory depth and texture, creating a thick, satisfying bowl that feels like a warm hug. It’s simple to prepare with pantry staples yet delivers a rich, restaurant-quality flavor. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, this chowder reheats beautifully and is sure to become a weekly favorite in your home.
Cheddar Ham Chowder
Description
This Cheddar Ham Chowder is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It combines tender potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions simmered to perfection before being enriched with a velvety cheese sauce made from butter, flour, milk, and sharp cheddar. The addition of cubed ham and sweet corn adds savory depth and texture, creating a thick, satisfying bowl that feels like a warm hug. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to prepare with pantry staples yet delivers a rich, restaurant-quality flavor. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, this chowder reheats beautifully and is sure to become a weekly favorite in your home.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large saucepan, combine water, cubed potatoes, sliced carrots, sliced celery, chopped onion, salt, and pepper.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender. Do not drain.
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Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux, stirring constantly.
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Gradually whisk in the milk all at once, ensuring no lumps form.
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Cook and stir the milk mixture until it thickens and becomes bubbly.
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Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and smooth.
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Pour the cheese sauce into the large saucepan with the undrained vegetables.
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Add the drained corn and cubed ham to the soup.
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Return the soup to low heat and warm through, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
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Serve hot in bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 797.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 51.6g80%
- Saturated Fat 29.4g147%
- Cholesterol 118.8mg40%
- Sodium 5861.6mg245%
- Total Carbohydrate 45.0g15%
- Dietary Fiber 4.7g19%
- Sugars 10.1g
- Protein 38.7g78%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
