Recipe for Bacon and Ham Chowder

Bacon and Ham Chowder

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz.) pkg. Farmland® Lower Sodium Bacon
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons no-salt-added instant chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 bunch green onion(s), sliced
  • 2 cups frozen cauliflower, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 3 cups lowfat milk
  • 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 and carrots; 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.

Serves 4

Ready In 40 minutes

Notes

  1. To serve later, divide soup into refrigerator storage/microwave reheatable containers; garnish with cheese. Refrigerate for use within 2 to 3 days.

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