Best Farmhouse Chowder Recipes

FARMHOUSE HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery and red pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in flour and dressing mix until blended; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. , Add the potatoes, corn, ham and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Stir in cheese until blended.

FARMHOUSE HAM AND CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large pan, saute the onion, celery and pepper in the butter until the veggies are crisp-tender.
• Stir in flour and ranch dressing mix until smooth. Gradually stir in milk.
• Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Add the corn, potatoes, ham and spices. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, or until heated through.
• Sprinkle with cheese before serving. I actually use shredded swiss cheese in my soup, personal preference! And the more the better!

FARMHOUSE HAM AND VEGETABLE CHOWDER

Steps:

• Combine soup, ham, corn, potato, bell pepper and thyme in slow-cooker; mix well.
• Cover; cook on LOW 6-8 Hours or on HIGH 3-4 hours.
• Stir in broccoli and milk. Cover; cook on HIGH 15 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.
• Note: I added the milk early and bumped up the amount of milk to 1 Cup.

FARMHOUSE CHICKEN AND CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in 1 tablespoon oil and onions and cook until softened, 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Whisk in 2 cups broth, scraping up any browned bits; transfer to slow cooker.
• Stir remaining 3 cups broth, potatoes, carrot, and bay leaves into slow cooker.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker.
• Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4-6 hours on LOW.
• Transfer chicken to cutting board, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces.
• Let soup settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon; discard bay leaves.
• Microwave bell pepper with remaining teaspoon oil in bowl, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
• In separate bowl, microwave cream corn until hot, about 3 minutes.
• Stir softened peppers, hot creamed corn, shredded chicken, cream, and chipotles into soup and let sit until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in basil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

FARMHOUSE CHICKEN AND CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Cook bacon in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil and onions and cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in 2 cups broth, scraping up any browned bits; transfer to slow cooker.
• Stir remaining 3 cups broth, potatoes, carrot, and bay leaves into slow cooker. Season chicken with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4 to 6 hours on low.
• Transfer chicken to cutting board, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces. Let soup settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon. Discard bay leaves.
• Microwave bell pepper with remaining teaspoon oil in bowl, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. In separate bowl, microwave creamed corn until hot, about 3 minutes.
• Stir softened peppers, hot creamed corn, shredded chicken, cream, and chipotles into soup and let sit until heated through about 5 minutes. Stir in basil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

CHEDDARED FARMHOUSE CHOWDER

Steps:

• Combine soup and milk in large saucepan; whisk until well blended. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
• Add vegetable mixture, potatoes, thyme, black pepper and ground red pepper, if desired.
• Return to a boil; reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until carrots are just tender, stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat, stir in peas and salt.
• Let stand 5 minutes to absorb flavors. Ladle equal amounts into soup bowls. Top each with about 2-1/2 tablespoons shredded cheese.

FARMHOUSE CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Cook bacon until nice and crispy, then add onion, bell pepper and celery and saute until cooked, but not over done. Add water, potatoes, salt, pepper, paprika and bay leaf, and simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in flour and 1/2 cup of milk, and bring to a boil, and then add heated half and half and milk. Stirring, add corn and ham, and simmer on low to heat through, but not to a boil. Garnish with chopped parsley. For a Sunday lunch it paired nicely the Secateurs Chenin Blanc.

FARMHOUSE HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery and red pepper in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Stir in flour and dressing mix until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Add the potatoes, corn, and ham. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese before serving. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
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FARMHOUSE CHOWDER

Steps:

• Simmer chicken breasts in broth for 20 minutes. Let stand off heat for 20 minutes. Let cool enough to handle, remove skin and bones, and shred chicken into bite-size pieces.
• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrot, and a pinch of salt, and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk in reserved chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Add turnip, rutabaga or parsnip, and 2 1/2 teaspoons salt. Reduce heat, and simmer until root vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes.
• Stir in reserved chicken and the cream, and heat until warmed through, about 1 minute. Season with salt, and garnish with dill. Serve immediately with crackers on the side.

FARMHOUSE HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. Mix potatoes, bell pepper, frozen vegetables, ham, water and thyme in 3-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are just tender. 2. Stir in remaining ingredients except ground red pepper and parsley. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Stir in ground red pepper. Sprinkle with parsley. NUTRITION INFORMATION 1 Serving Calories 170 (Calories from Fat 20) Fat 2g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 15mg Sodium 870mg Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 4g) Protein 16g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 52% Vitamin C 58% Calcium 34% Iron 10% DIET EXCHANGES: 1 Starch, 1 Very Lean Meat 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Skim MilkFrom "Betty Crocker's Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cooking Today." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

FARMHOUSE CHOWDER

Steps:

• Step 1
• Place chicken, breast side down, in a large pot. Add enough water to just cover chicken. Add whole 1/2 onion, carrot halves, parsley, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, partially covered. Reduce heat, and simmer gently for 1 hour. Remove chicken, and let cool. Strain broth through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth into another pot, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes to reduce and intensify flavor. Shred chicken into bite-size pieces, discarding bones and skin.
• Step 2
• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrot, and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk in reserved chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Add turnip, rutabaga or parsnip, and 2 1/2 teaspoons salt. Reduce heat, and simmer until root vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Step 3
• Stir in reserved chicken and the cream, and heat until warmed through, about 1 minute. Season with salt, and garnish with dill. Serve immediately with crackers on the side.