Ham and Potato Chowder

Ham and Potato Chowder | Homan at Home

I guess I’ll start by apologizing for the break I’ve taken in blogging. Except I’m not too sorry, because the reason I took a break was this: 

Yep, there’s a new addition to the Homan family, and her name is Faith. She showed up late on the 22nd, and I’ve been a little too busy loving on her to spend much time in the kitchen, or on crafting. She’s the sweetest, sleepiest little lady ever, and she got my brown hair, which I could not be more excited about. Her brother is the spitting image of his father, and I told Dustin this time that I wanted at least some brown hair on this one. Wish granted!

Anyway, I took a few weeks off from cooking, but I’m back in the saddle again. This recipe was designed to use up the last of the Christmas ham. It has a kind of “kitchen sink” feel because I was trying to use up a bunch of ingredients I had hanging around my fridge. This gives it the advantage that it uses simple ingredients that you probably have just sitting around, while really delivering on flavor.

I love warm, creamy soups in the winter – they’re such perfect comfort food! This pairs well with a salad and rolls to make a hearty and filling dinner.

Ham and Potato Chowder | Homan at Home

Ham and Potato Chowder

A hearty, thick soup perfect for a winter's evening!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • ¼ onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ bell pepper chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes chopped
  • 1-2 cups chopped ham
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Melt butter and saute onion, garlic, and pepper until onion is translucent.
  • Add milk, ham, and potatoes.
  • Stirring frequently, simmer soup until potatoes are soft.
  • Stir in cheese until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with grated cheese and sour cream.

Notes

If you want to substitute garlic powder for the garlic cloves, use 1/2 tsp.
To make this recipe healthier, substitute olive oil for the butter and use skim milk and low-fat cheese.

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