Ham Potato Rutabaga Chowder Food

HAM, POTATO, AND CABBAGE CHOWDER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in big pot and simmer for at least one hour or until potatoes and cabbage are tender.
• Remove 1/4 of the chowder to a tall container ( like a sugar storage) and hand mix until smooth and creamy and return to pot and serve. If you dont have a hand mixer or immersion blender, pour into blender and blend until smooth. Beware of blending hot soups for splatter.
• Serve hot with saltine crackers on the side, if desired.

CHEESY HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, saute onion and carrots until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add the potatoes, corn, bouillon and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add cheese and ham; heat until cheese is melted. Stir in bacon.

POTATO HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute the ham, onion and celery in butter for 5 minutes or until ham is slightly browned and vegetables are tender. Add the broth and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into the chowder. Add the dill and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook for 1 minute or until thickened.