How to Make a Creamy and Delicious Ham and Potato Chowder at Home – Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cups of diced ham
• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes or until the onion is soft.
3. Add the chopped carrots and celery to the pot and sauté for another 5 minutes.
4. Add the diced potatoes, diced ham, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
6. Use an immersion blender or transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
7. Add the blended soup back into the pot and stir to combine.
8. Add the heavy cream to the pot and stir to combine.
9. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
10. Serve the ham and potato chowder hot with some crusty bread on the side.