SLOW COOKER CHEESY HAM CHOWDER
This post was brought to you by the makers of Promised Land Dairy. I received compensation to write this post through the Far From Ordinary Milk program. All opinions expressed are my own.
One thing I love about this ham chowder is that it’s deliciously creamy, but with no heavy cream! Whole milk and some sour cream give it all the creaminess it needs, while also cutting down on fat and calories. I know it may seem weird to talk about cutting back on calories when this soup is rich and hearty like it is, but why add unnecessary calories?!
SLOW COOKER CHEESY HAM CHOWDER
10 SERVINGS prep time 25 MINS cook time 8 HRS total time 8 HRS 25 MINS
Warm up in the most comforting way... a big bowl of this cheesy ham chowder, made easy in the slow cooker! Perfect for a busy weeknight!
calories: 340 KCAL
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2" cubes (about 3 medium sized potatoes)
20 oz canned corn (drained), or frozen corn (thawed)
4 cups cubed ham steaks, 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 Promised Land Dairy Whole Milk
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp fresh minced parsley
extra parsley, pepper and cheese, for garnish
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.
source : thechunkychef.com