Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Chowder
It's been a good while since I made this Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Chowder, but I remember how good it was, and I’m looking forward to making it again. Cooked spiral ham, red potatoes, and mixed vegetables come together in the slow cooker for a hearty, comforting supper.
This one takes about 15 minutes to put together, then roughly five hours in the slow cooker. It makes about six servings, just right for gathering around the table.
Do you save some of your holiday ham for soup, or is there another leftover-ham supper your family always asks for?
Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Chowder
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 5 hours | Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes | Servings: Approximately 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked spiral ham, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 8–10 small red potatoes, diced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables with corn
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Cut the cooked ham into bite-sized pieces. Wash and dice the red potatoes into roughly ½-inch pieces, dice the celery, and chop the onion.
- Add the ham, broth, celery, potatoes, mixed vegetables, and onion to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- In a small bowl, whisk the melted butter and flour together until smooth, then gradually whisk in the milk. Stir the mixture into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for about 1 more hour, until the potatoes are tender and the chowder reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste before adjusting the seasoning, since the ham and broth may already be salty. Serve and enjoy!
Times and servings are approximate.
Tools You’ll Need
You’ll need a slow cooker, a sharp knife, a cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, a small mixing bowl, a whisk, and a ladle.
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