Ham and Potato Chowder Recipe + Video
A thick and creamy potato chowder with ham. This is a great recipe to use up leftover ham.
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow or white onion chopped (about 2 cups)
- 4 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoon chicken base I use Better Than Bouillon brand
- 3 cups potatoes peeled and roughly diced - I like to use Yukon gold or russet
- 2 cups cooked ham roughly chopped into ½ inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- black pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup potato flakes regular or buttery flavor
- green onions chopped for garnish *optional, but recommended
Do not salt until you taste the final soup! You may not need any salt.
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-low heat cook the onion in the oil until they become translucent.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large yellow or white onion
- Add the chicken broth, water, chicken base, and potatoes to the onions. Cook over medium-high heat until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.4 cups chicken stock or broth, 2 cups water, 2 teaspoon chicken base, 3 cups potatoes
- Lower heat to medium-low and add the ham, dried basil, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.2 cups cooked ham, ½ teaspoon dried basil, black pepper
- Whisk in the cream.1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- Slowly whisk in the potato flakes. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.¾ cup potato flakes
- Serve garnished with green onions.
Video
Notes
To Make Ahead:
Prepare completely, cool, and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
To serve slowly warm on the stove over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, making sure it does not come to a boil. You may need to add a little liquid (milk or chicken stock) as it will thicken in the fridge.
Prepare completely, cool, and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
To serve slowly warm on the stove over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, making sure it does not come to a boil. You may need to add a little liquid (milk or chicken stock) as it will thicken in the fridge.
