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Creamy Ham Chowder
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 12
You'll dig into satisfaction when this thick and creamy chowder is on the menu. Loaded with comforting flavor, it's sure to make friedns and family think you labored for hours perfecting it.—Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri
Ingredients:
4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
pinch ground nutmeg
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed and drained
Directions:
1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
2. Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, cook onion in butter over medium heat for 4 minutes. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream and cheese.
3. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Drain potatoes; add to slow cooker. Stir in ham. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
4. Stir in broccoli. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until heated through. Yield: 12 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).
By RecipeOfHealth.com