Recipes

Bacon and Ham Chowder

• Prep Time: 40 minutes
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (12-oz.) pkg. Farmland® Lower Sodium Bacon
• 2 teaspoons no-salt-added instant chicken bouillon granules
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 bunch green onion(s), sliced
• 2 cups frozen cauliflower, diced
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 3 cups lowfat milk, divided
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 cup Farmland® Cubed Ham
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded cheese

Preparation

1. Cook bacon according to package directions; cool. Crumble bacon into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.
2. Combine water and bouillon in large saucepan; heat to boiling. Add potatoes; cover and simmer 5 minutes, adding water if necessary. Add onions, cauliflower, carrots and corn; continue to simmer until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Combine milk and flour, stir to blend; add to vegetables. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until bubbly and thickened. Add ham, hot pepper sauce, black pepper and bacon; heat through.
4. To serve, spoon into soup bowls and garnish with cheese.