Chunky Ham and Potato Chowder
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Built-in shortcuts such as instant mashed potatoes cut kitchen time when making this hearty ham and leek soup.


Chunky Ham and Potato Chowder

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Chowders, Ham, Ham and Potato Soup, Soup, Soup for Lunch, Winter Soups and Stews
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup
    sliced leek or coarsely chopped onion
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  • 1  tablespoon
    margarine or butter
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  • 2  teaspoons
    snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 3  cups
    milk
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    coarsely chopped cooked lean ham or smoked turkey
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  • 1  cup
    instant mashed potato buds or flakes
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  • 1/4  cup
    loosely packed torn fresh basil leaves (optional)
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    Cracked black pepper
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Directions
1.
In a 2-quart saucepan cook leek or onion in hot margarine or butter until tender but not brown. Stir in fresh or dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture is heated through.
2.
Stir in ham or turkey, potato buds or flakes, and basil leaves, if desired. Cook and stir until the mixture is slightly thickened. If necessary, stir in additional milk to thin to desired consistency. Sprinkle each serving with cracked pepper. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 105, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 604 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 27%, Calcium 13%, Iron 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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