cheesy potato and ham chowder

Name: Cheesy Potato and Ham Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoon(s) butter; 3 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 stalk(s) celery, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper; 1/3 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) whole milk; 1 quart(s) whole milk; 1 quart(s) half and half; 4 - envelopes ham flavoring concentrate (from a 1.41 ounce box); 4 large russett potatoes, baked, peeled and roughly smashed; 1/2 pound(s) cooked ham, cubed (bite size pieces); 1 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded; 4 large eggs, hard cooked and chopped; 2 teaspoon(s) dried parsley flakes

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Susan Bickta

Kutztown, PA

Updated on Feb 10, 2014

What a wonderful soup to have on a cold winter day! Comfort food at it's best, this rich creamy soup is filled with chunks of potato, ham, cheese and hard cooked eggs. I've also made it using smoked sausage or bacon instead of ham. Either way, it's a very satisfying soup that my family loves. (Please note: the cook time includes the time to bake the potatoes)

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup whole milk
1 quart whole milk
1 quart half and half
4 - envelopes ham flavoring concentrate (from a 1.41 ounce box)
4 large russett potatoes, baked, peeled and roughly smashed
1/2 pound cooked ham, cubed (bite size pieces)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
4 large eggs, hard cooked and chopped
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

How To Make cheesy potato and ham chowder

Step 1

Place a 5 quart Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the butter, oil, onion, celery, salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables just start to soften.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the flour and the 1/2 cup of milk. Mix well to break up any lumps. Set aside.
Step 3

Add the remaining milk and half & half to the Dutch oven. Mix well and heat thru, stirring often. Add the flour mixture and cook over medium high heat until thickened, stirring often to avoid sticking and burning.
Step 4

Add the ham flavoring, potatoes, ham, cheese, eggs and parsley flakes. Mix well.
Step 5

Bring to a simmer and cook an additional 6-7 minutes, stirring often, to heat through.
Step 6

Serve garnished with shredded cheese and/or dried parsley flakes.
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