How to Make Ham Bone Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty, comforting bowl of chowder on a chilly day. And when you have a leftover ham bone from a holiday feast, it's the perfect opportunity to create a delicious and satisfying ham bone chowder. This recipe is a great way to make use of every last bit of that ham, turning it into a rich and flavorful soup that will have your family asking for seconds.

This ham bone chowder is packed with tender chunks of ham, creamy potatoes, and sweet corn, all simmered ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 meaty ham bone, fat trimmed
  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 6 red potatoes, cubed
  • 4 large carrots, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup milk
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 45 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs
  • Servings: 6

  • Place ham bone in a slow cooker; top with chicken stock, onion, and garlic.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove ham bone from the slow cooker; pull meat off bone and shred. Return shredded meat to the slow cooker and discard ham bone. Add potatoes, carrots, parsley, and cumin; mix well.
  • Cook on High until potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in frozen corn.
  • Remove 1 cup soup to a blender. Add milk. Cover and hold the lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Return blended soup to the slow cooker and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    112 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 510mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 504mg