Quick and Easy Ham Vegetable Chowder
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Quick and Easy Ham Vegetable Chowder, a creamy, hearty soup that’s ready in just 40 minutes. This one-pot wonder combines tender chunks of ham, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and sweet corn, and perfectly simmered potatoes in a rich, velvety broth made with milk and heavy cream. Seasoned with aromatic garlic, thyme, and a touch of parsley, this chowder is bursting with cozy, homemade flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing family dinner, this recipe is simple, satisfying, and perfect for using up leftover ham. Serve it with fresh bread or crackers for a complete meal that’s as delicious as it is easy to make!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots to the pot. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the diced ham and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to warm through.
Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps, then add the diced potatoes. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Stir in the milk, heavy cream, and frozen corn, then season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Allow the chowder to simmer gently for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and all the ingredients are heated through.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve the chowder hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2065 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.4 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.9 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 346 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 5204 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.3 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.2 g | ||
| Protein | 52.0 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 965 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 5342 mg | 114% | |
*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.
