Clam Chowda Mug O Soup with Deviled Ham and Cheese

Name: Clam Chowda Mug O Soup with Deviled Ham and Cheese Melt Mug Toppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 slices thick cut bacon, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 ribs celery with greens, chopped; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; Salt and pepper; 2 teaspoons hot sauce, eyeball it; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 pint half-and-half; 2 cups chicken stock, from soup aisle; 1 cup hash brown style raw shredded potatoes, from dairy aisle of the market; 2 cans whole baby clams and their juice; 2 sandwich size English muffins, split; 3/4 pound boiled deli ham, chopped; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 tablespoons hot sauce; 3 to 4 tablespoons yellow mustard, squirt top bottle -- eyeball it; A handful parsley, curly or flat; 8 deli slices, about 8 to 10 ounces, white sharp Cheddar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery with greens, chopped
4 sprigs fresh thyme
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons hot sauce, eyeball it
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pint half-and-half
2 cups chicken stock, from soup aisle
1 cup hash brown style raw shredded potatoes, from dairy aisle of the market
2 cans whole baby clams and their juice
2 sandwich size English muffins, split
3/4 pound boiled deli ham, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons hot sauce
3 to 4 tablespoons yellow mustard, squirt top bottle -- eyeball it
A handful parsley, curly or flat
8 deli slices, about 8 to 10 ounces, white sharp Cheddar

1
In a medium pot over medium high heat melt butter.
2
Add bacon and onions, celery and thyme sprigs.
3
Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce and cook 5 minutes.
4
Add flour and cook a minute more.
5
Add half-and-half and stock and bring to a bubble, then stir in potatoes and clams.
6
Bring soup back to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, until potatoes are cooked and soup has thickened to coat the back of a spoon.
7
Heat toaster oven or broiler then toast split English muffins.
8
While muffins toast, grind ham with paprika, hot sauce, mustard, and parsley in a food processor.
9
Spread ham on toasted muffins.
10
Top each muffin half with 2 slices Cheddar and melt cheese in toaster oven or under broiler.
11
Remove the thyme sprigs from the soup.
12
The thyme leaves will have fallen off into the soup.
13
Stir and adjust seasonings in your soup.
14
Pour soup into mugs.
15
Serve with deviled ham and cheese mug toppers.

2040

kcal

Calories

171

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 slices thick cut bacon, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 ribs celery with greens, chopped, and more.

Yes, Clam Chowda Mug O Soup with Deviled Ham and Cheese Melt Mug Toppers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Clam Chowda Mug O Soup with Deviled Ham and Cheese Melt Mug Toppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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