Ham Bone Chowder
Description
Leftover ham bones are a perfect addition to potato and corn chowder in the slow cooker for a warm and comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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1 meaty ham bone, fat trimmed
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1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
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1 onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons chopped garlic
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6 red potatoes, cubed
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4 large carrots, chopped
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 cup frozen corn
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1 cup milk
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Place ham bone in a slow cooker; top with chicken stock, onion, and garlic.
2
Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
3
Remove ham bone from the slow cooker; pull meat off bone and shred. Return shredded meat to the slow cooker and discard ham bone. Add potatoes, carrots, parsley, and cumin; mix well.
4
Cook on High until potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in frozen corn.
5
Remove 1 cup soup to a blender. Add milk. Cover and hold the lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Return blended soup to the slow cooker and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.