Soups

Cheddar, Ham, and Broccoli Chowder

Name: Cheddar, Ham, and Broccoli Chowder
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided); 8 ounces fully cooked ham (diced); 1½ tablespoons minced garlic; 1 cup diced red onion; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1 32-ounce carton chicken stock, divided; 4 cups broccoli florets (chopped); 1 10.5-ounce can condensed broccoli cheese soup; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1½ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; Garnish: chopped steamed broccoli (shredded Cheddar cheese, fully cooked diced ham, and ground black pepper)

Warm up on cold nights with this comforting Cheddar, Ham, and Broccoli Chowder.

Cheddar, Ham, and Broccoli Chowder

Makes 6 to 8 servings

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
8 ounces fully cooked ham diced
1½ tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup diced red onion
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 32-ounce carton chicken stock, divided
4 cups broccoli florets chopped
1 10.5-ounce can condensed broccoli cheese soup
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1½ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
Garnish: chopped steamed broccoli shredded Cheddar cheese, fully cooked diced ham, and ground black pepper

Method

In a large Dutch oven, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add ham; cook about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium; add remaining 3 tablespoons butter, garlic, and onion to pot. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in flour and thyme, stirring constantly until lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add half of stock, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pot. Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently until thickened. Stir in remaining stock, broccoli, soup, salt, pepper, and cooked ham. Cover, simmer, stirring occasionally until broccoli is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Garnish with broccoli, cheese, ham, and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.

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