Ham And Bean Chowder Recipe

Name: Ham And Bean Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried great northern beans; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup sliced celery; 2 minced garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 1 meaty ham bone; 2 cups water; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 2 bay leaves; 2 whole cloves; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups milk; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb dried great northern beans
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup sliced celery
2 minced garlic cloves
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 meaty ham bone
2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1
Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle.
2
Add water to cover by 2 inches.
3
Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes.
4
Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
5
Drain beans and discard liquid.
6
In same kettle, saute onion, celery, and garlic in butter until tender.
7
Add beans, ham bone, water, broth, tomatoes, bay leaves, cloves, and pepper; bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours.
9
Remove ham bone; bay leaves, and cloves.
10
When cool enough to handle, remove ham from bone; cut into small pieces and return to soup.
11
Chill for 8 hours, or overnight.
12
Skim fat from soup.
13
Stir in milk; cook on low until heated through.
14
Just before serving, stir in cheese.
15
ENJOY!

740

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* 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.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried great northern beans, 2 cups chopped onions, 1 cup sliced celery, 2 minced garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Ham And Bean Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Ham And Bean Chowder

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