Creamy Ham and Potato Chowder
Creamy Ham and Potato Chowder blends smoky country ham and crisp bacon with tender potatoes, leeks, and carrots in a rich, velvety broth. Aromatic rosemary and garlic round out the flavor, while a splash of cream gives it a smooth finish. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend lunch on chilly days.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Ham and Potato Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the stock to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the ham and 2 tablespoons rosemary.
- 2
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning now and then, until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to the pot. Discard half of the bacon grease and keep the rest in the skillet. Return the skillet to medium heat. Stir in the green onions, leeks, onions, and garlic; cook until tender, then add them to the pot.
- 3
Add the potatoes, carrots, and the remaining 2 tablespoons rosemary to the pot; simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cream.
- Calories 490.56 kcal High 25%
- Protein 42.84 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 22.88 g 8%
- Total Fat 24.77 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 10.9 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.38 mg High 32%
- Sodium 2792.11 mg High 121%
- Dietary Fiber 3.32 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 110.31 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.48 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 771.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 2.03 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.08 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.4 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Ham and Potato Chowder is made with 11 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Chicken Stock, Cut Leeks, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 490.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Ham and Potato Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Chicken Stock, Cut Leeks, Diced Carrots, Diced Potatoes. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Ham and Potato Chowder?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 490.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Ham and Potato Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Creamy Ham and Potato Chowder healthy?
- Creamy Ham and Potato Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 490.56 calories and 42.84 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2792.11 mg (121% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.9 g (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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