Southwestern Ham and Cheddar Chowder Recipe

Name: Southwestern Ham and Cheddar Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup onion, diced; ¾ cup celery, diced; 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced; 4 ounces butter; ¼ cup flour; 2 quarts chicken broth; 1 lb cheddar cheese, grated; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon dry mustard; ½ cup beer, preferrably dark (drink whatever's leftover); 1 12 ounces parmesan cheese, grated; 8 ounces ham, cooked and diced; ¾ cup scallion, finely chopped; salt and pepper, to taste; hot sauce, to taste (such as Tabasco)

Servings: persons

¾ cup onion, diced
¾ cup celery, diced
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
4 ounces butter
¼ cup flour
2 quarts chicken broth
1 lb cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dry mustard
½ cup beer, preferrably dark (drink whatever's leftover)
1 12 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
8 ounces ham, cooked and diced
¾ cup scallion, finely chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
hot sauce, to taste (such as Tabasco)

1
Saute onion, celery, and jalapenos in butter until tender.
2
Add the flour slowly and stir frequently for about 5-6 minutes.
3
Add the chicken broth and simmer for about 25 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese, just a little at a time, until smooth.
5
Add the cream, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, beer, and Parmesan cheese.
6
Stir until well blended, then add the ham and scallions.
7
Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.

1236

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup onion, diced, ¾ cup celery, diced, 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced, 4 ounces butter, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Ham and Cheddar 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.

Southwestern Ham and Cheddar Chowder

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