Cheesy Ham & Vegetable Chowder

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese maintains flavor while cutting calories.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while bacon adds a smoky flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories, while the cornstarch thickens the chowder.

Add 3 tablespoons of butter to a large pot.

Add a heaping tablespoon of bacon grease (optional) to the pot.

Add chopped celery and onion; cook for a couple of minutes until they begin to soften.

Add minced garlic to the pot.

Sprinkle in flour (about 3 tablespoons to 1/4 cup) until most of the fat is absorbed.

Dump diced potatoes into the pot and stir.

Pour water over the potatoes until they are completely covered.

Add chicken base (or bouillon cubes) to the pot.

Add dried thyme, salt, and cracked black pepper; stir to combine.

Let the mixture come to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender.

Once boiling, add chopped broccoli, chopped ham, and corn to the pot.

Pour in heavy cream and let it cook for a little bit.

Gradually add processed cheese to the pot, stirring to prevent clumping.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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