Slow-Cooker Ham Chowder
Servings: 4
Calories: 368kcal
Ingredients
- 24 oz tiny yellow potatoes cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 medium large onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 12 oz can evaporated fat-free milk
- salt and pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 - 1 1/2 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 shredded carrot
- 1/2 to 1 head broccoli chopped into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 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
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1869mg | Potassium: 1120mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 387mg | Iron: 2.4mg