Great Northern Bean Ham and Vegetable Chowder
Cozy up with a bowl of hearty Great Northern Bean Ham and Vegetable Chowder, a comforting one-pot meal that's perfect for chilly days. This creamy, protein-packed chowder is brimming with tender great northern beans, smoky diced ham, and a medley of wholesome vegetables, including carrots, celery, potatoes, and sweet corn. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, thyme, and a dash of cream, every spoonful delivers a rich and satisfying flavor. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this soul-warming recipe is ideal for meal prep, family dinners, or a comforting weeknight treat. Serve it steaming hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch. Try this delicious chowder today and discover your new favorite comfort food recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium Carrot, diced
- 2 medium Celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Ham, diced
- 4 cups Great Northern beans, canned and drained (or cooked from dry)
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 2 medium Russet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup Frozen corn
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme (or dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables become soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the diced ham to the pot and stir until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the Great Northern beans, chicken broth, diced potatoes, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chowder simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Add the frozen corn, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste the chowder and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot in bowls, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.4 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1973 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1332 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
