CREAMY HAM CHOWDER

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You'll dig into satisfaction when this thick and creamy chowder is on the menu. Loaded with comforting flavor, it's sure to make friedns and family think you labored for hours perfecting it.-Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h

Yield 12 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed and drained

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, cook onion in butter over medium heat for 4 minutes. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream and cheese., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Drain potatoes; add to slow cooker. Stir in ham. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours. , Stir in broccoli. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 30g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 1176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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