Lighter Ham and Potato Chowder
Lighter Ham and Potato Chowder is creamy yet balanced, with tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and green beans complementing savory bites of ham. A simple roux and nonfat milk create a smooth, comforting broth without heaviness. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a warming lunch on a chilly day.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lighter Ham and Potato Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 20
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes, carrots, green beans, celery, onion, ham, and water into a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon and pepper.
- 2
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour with a fork and cook, stirring constantly, until thick, about 1 minute. Gradually stir in the milk to avoid lumps until all the milk is incorporated. Keep stirring until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the milk mixture to the stockpot and cook the soup until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve right away.
- Calories 325.04 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 18.79 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 41.39 g 15%
- Total Fat 9.0 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 5.66 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 39.14 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 1196.87 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 4.13 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 24.51 g --
- Added Sugars 4.03 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 495.58 mg Good Source 38%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 938.17 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 7.88 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.66 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lighter Ham and Potato Chowder is an American soup recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Celery, and Chicken Bouillon. Each serving provides about 325.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lighter Ham and Potato Chowder?
- It is an American chowder recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Lighter Ham and Potato Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Celery, Chicken Bouillon, Diced Carrots. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Lighter Ham and Potato Chowder?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lighter Ham and Potato Chowder?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 325.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lighter Ham and Potato Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lighter Ham and Potato Chowder healthy?
- Lighter Ham and Potato Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 325.04 calories and 18.79 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1196.87 mg (52% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.66 g (28% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.03 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery 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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