Quick Chunky Ham Stew
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Quick Chunky Ham Stew, a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. This satisfying recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, combining tender potatoes, sweet carrots, crisp celery, and savory diced ham in a rich, herb-infused chicken broth. With a touch of paprika for warmth and frozen peas stirred in for a burst of color, this stew is a rustic dish with plenty of wholesome ingredients. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s as vibrant as it is delicious. Ideal as a quick dinner for the family, this chunky ham stew is easy to prepare and packed with flavor—perfect when you’re short on time but craving a homemade meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 3 medium, peeled and chopped carrots
- 3 chopped celery stalks
- 3 medium, peeled and cubed potatoes
- 2 cups, diced cooked ham
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the chopped carrots and celery, and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cubed potatoes and diced ham to the pot, stirring to combine.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the bay leaf, dried thyme, and paprika.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the frozen peas and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the peas are heated through.
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Ladle the stew into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1962 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.2 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 10374 mg | 451% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.2 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.2 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.4 g | ||
| Protein | 153.6 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 658 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 8654 mg | 184% | |
*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.
