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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Slow-Cooker Ham Chowder

    3 hrs 35 mins | Yield 4 | December 18, 2013 | Updated: December 21, 2018 by Kita | This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Slow Cooker Ham Chowder; perfect for those cold and snowy days when you just want to curl up with a book by the fire.

    Slow Cooker Ham Chowder | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

    Fact: Snow sucks.

    Sure it’s Christmas-y, and fluffy, and fun, and cold, and awesome, and you can build snow men, and ski, and what not. But for those of us who aren’t snow people, who want to do all that snow stuff, it just downright sucks. It’s wet. It’s cold. And people drive like raging menopausal lunatics at the first sign of a flurry. Let’s not mention those crazy people that crawl out from under their rocks to ransack your local market because the weatherman mentioned precipitation.

    Maybe this all stems from the fact that I still work on snow days. And, that driving to work resulted in my car being smashed last week by another person who can’t drive in the snow. But the truth is, if it’s going to snow, we should all be huddled around a warm pot of soup with our loved ones all cuddly and stuff. Something right out of Happy Days, and far away from the roads and the crazy people. They can have the highways. I have control of the food. Because I’m not crazy, and always keep a supply of eggs and bread in my pantry. Because, no matter how many inches we get, I can whip together something.  And if push comes to shove, there’s a stash of Pop Tarts somewhere in this house.

    This weather makes me crave some ham chowder

    So for all of you who love snow, this one’s for you, a snowed in slow cooker ham chowder with what I had on hand when things started going down.

    Now give me some sunshine.

    Slow Cooker Ham Chowder | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

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    Slow-Cooker Ham Chowder

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Kita Roberts
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time3 hrs 30 mins
    Total Time3 hrs 35 mins
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 368kcal

    Ingredients

    • 24 oz tiny yellow potatoes cut into ¾-inch cubes
    • 1 medium large onion chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
    • ¼ cup cornstarch
    • 12 oz can evaporated fat-free milk
    • salt and pepper
    • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
    • 1 - 1 ½ cup diced cooked ham
    • 1 shredded carrot
    • ½ to 1 head broccoli chopped into bite sized pieces
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

    Instructions

    • In a large slow cooker, place the potatoes, onion, and garlic. Pour the chicken broth over top. 
    • Allow to cook on high for 3 hours.
    • Whick the cornstarch with the evaporated milk in a bowl. Whisk into the broth. 
    • Using an immersion blender, puree some of the soup so that it thickens. Leave some large chunks of potato for texture or puree it all to your liking.
    • Season with salt and pepper and add the thyme, ham, carrots, broccoli, and cheese into the soup. 
    • Cover and let cook 30 minutes longer until the cheese has melted into the soup and the broccoli has softened a bit. 
    • Serve ladled into bowls with extra cheese on top if desired.

    Notes

    BHG Skinny Slow Cooker Magazine

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Slow-Cooker Ham Chowder
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 368 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Cholesterol 48mg16%
    Sodium 1869mg81%
    Potassium 1120mg32%
    Carbohydrates 51g17%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 13g14%
    Protein 25g50%
    Vitamin A 475IU10%
    Vitamin C 37mg45%
    Calcium 387mg39%
    Iron 2.4mg13%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided is an estimate. For specific health concerns, please put the recipe into your Dr recommended nutrition calculator.
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    Slow Cooker Ham Chowder | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

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    1. Mimi says

      December 18, 2013 at 8:16 am

      Love this post! I used to live at 7,000 ft. but I’m glad I don’t anymore! Great soup!

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    2. steph@stephsbitebybite says

      December 18, 2013 at 9:21 am

      I always say I want more snow, but really, I don’t. I see people having to dig out everyday and thank gawd I don’t have to do that LOL. But if I had more snow then I could justify eating a whole POT of this soup!!

      Reply
    3. Christiane ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says

      December 18, 2013 at 10:29 am

      Oh my gosh. I so feel like you regarding snow. I think snow is gorgeous and so pretty when it’s first falling but I hate the stuff. I hate being cold and I hate being cold. Have I mentioned that I hate being cold? Now chowder. I love chowder. I love my slow cooker. And now, I think I love you too.

      Reply

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