Hearty Potato Ham Chowder Food

HEARTY POTATO, HAM AND CHEESE CHOWDER

Steps:

• Bake potatoes until done.
• Cool.
• Peel.
• Cut four potatoes into small cubes.
• Mash the remaining four with a fork.
• Set aside.
• Using a large soup pot, saute onion and celery in the 4 tablespoons of margarine or butter.
• Cook until celery is tender.
• Remove vegetables from pan.
• Place remaining 6 tablespoons of butter or margarine in pan.
• Add flour.
• Mix over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Gradually add milk, stirring constantly to blend with flour mixture.
• Add bouillon cubes and black pepper to taste.
• Readd celery and onions to pot.
• Add mashed potatoes.
• Cook until heated through.
• Add ham, and cubed potatoes.
• Cook over medium low heat 15 minutes, stirring often.
• Add cheese and bacon, if using, and cook until cheese is melted through.
• Add more milk if soup is too thick.

HEARTY HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner. Open slow cooker liner and place it inside a slow cooker bowl. Fit liner snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl; pull top of liner over rim of bowl.
• Place all ingredients, except bay leaf and cheese, in slow cooker liner. Stir gently using a wooden or plastic spoon to mix ingredients. Place bay leaves on top of ingredients. Place lid on slow cooker.
• Cover on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
• Carefully remove lid to allow steam to escape. Remove bay leaves. Gently stir in cheese. Serve chowder directly from slow cooker liner. Sprinkle each serving with additional shredded cheese, if desired. Do not lift or transport liner with food inside. Cool slow cooker completely; remove liner and toss.

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.

HEARTY POTATO HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Peel and dice potatoes.
• In large saucepan, melt butter. Saute scallion and green pepper until tender. Add potatoes, 2 cups water, and seasonings. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender.
• Make a paste of flour and 1/3 cup water. Stir into potato mixture.
• Add milk and cook until slightly thickened. Stir in undrained corn and ham. Heat through.
• Taste, adjust seasoning, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.