HAM, POTATO, CORN AND SPINACH CHOWDER
So, I am home by myself and starving. I got to thinking about soup I had as a child with farmer's sausage and potato. While I am living in Canada again for the first time in years and actually have farmer's sausage in my freezer, I also had left over ham. So, here is my take on a hearty, yummy soup that most people can probably make with leftovers from a big ham dinner. Give it a whirl, I think you will be pleased. Note that I added a kind of weird ingredient of greek sour cream because I thought it would add a nice sourness to the soup (kind of like buttermilk) and I happened to have some in the house. I think regular sour cream (but probably not lowfat) would work too.
Provided by pokergirl33
Categories Chowders
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- melt about 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan (real butter is sooo much better than margarine, trust me on this).
- add in about a teaspoon of onion flakes to rehydrate and soften.
- when the butter gets a bit brown add 2 tablespoons of flour.
- whisk together until you have "cooked" the flour (about 30 seconds).
- add 2 cups of milk and whisk until smooth.
- add a cup of chicken broth. I actually used chicken bouillon because that is what I had.
- add one heaping tablespoon of greek sour cream (see notes about using regular sour cream instead).
- Add 2 nuggets of chopped frozen spinach.
- let simmer on low while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- add a couple shakes of garlic powder.
- I put in A LOT of black pepper but do it to your taste.
- Add dill to taste as well, I used dry because that is what I had, but fresh would be super good.
- Chop up about 2 cups of ham into bite sized pieces.
- open the corn and drain.
- peel one big left over baked potato and chop into bite sized pieces.
- Add all the ham, potato and corn.
- Taste and add extra dill, pepper if desired. I added another tablespoon of sour cream because I thought it would taste good.
- Let simmer until all the ingredients are hot and the spinach is dispersed throughout.
- and eat!
SPINACH AND CORN CHOWDER
Easy and rich chowder, definitely not low cal. We have a large family and love soup, so this recipe makes a lot. I made this up on the spot when we needed a soup course one day and it worked great! Enjoy!
Provided by GuavaJelli
Categories Chowders
Time 45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Over medium high heat, cook chopped bacon in olive oil until crisp, remove and set aside.
- Saute onion, green pepper, garlic and dried peppers (if using) in left over oil until soft but not brown (3-5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium, add flour and whisk to form roux; cook roux until slightly toasty - do not let brown (3 minutes).
- Add stock or water 2 cups at a time, whisking to prevent lumps.
- Add corn, spinach and butter; simmer 10 minutes.
- Add milk, cream, reserved bacon bits and seasonings to taste, stir and simmer 5-10 additional minutes.
- **Optional** If soup is not thick enough, dissolve cornstarch in cold water, then add to soup and stir until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.2, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 68.3, Sodium 146.2, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 6
CLAM CHOWDER WITH SPINACH, BASIL AND CORN
Provided by Robert Farrar Capon
Categories dinner, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large, deep pot, fry the pork in the water over medium heat until the water is gone and the pork is lightly browned and well rendered.
- Add onions and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent. Add wine and clams, then cover and steam until the clams open. Remove clam shells from clams. Chop the clams fine and return to the pot.
- Add spinach, basil and peppers and simmer four minutes. Run a sharp knife down all the rows of corn kernels and, using the back of a stiff knife, scrape the kernels off the cob onto a plate. Add kernels to the pot and boil one minute. Add milk and cream and return to the boil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 659, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 30 grams, Sodium 1178 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams
QUINOA CORN AND SPINACH CHOWDER
Adapted from: "Vegetable Soups from Deborah Madison's Kitchen". "I absolutely adore this soup. It's a meal in a bowl that's just filling enough, plus you can have it on the table in less than thirty minutes. The liquid that comes from cooking the quinoa is so tasty that it becomes the chowder's broth. The only caveat about quinoa is that it's important to rinse it very thoroughly in plenty of water before cooking to rid it of any traces of the slightly bitter saponin that naturally coats the grain. Mostly this has been done for you, but a good rinse is extra insurance. Otherwise, quinoa is perfect: a light, highly nutritious, quick cooking grain. And this chowder is perfect for summer--or any time of the year."
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Chowders
Time 30m
Yield 2 quarts, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Simmer the quinoa in 7 cups boiling water for 10 minutes.
- While the quinoa is cooking, slice off the top half of the corn kernels, then reverse your knife and press out the milk with the dull edge running down the length of the cobs. Set aside.
- Drain quinoa, but reserve liquid.
- Heat the oil in a 3-quart saucepan with garlic and chile, cook for about 30 seconds over medium heat, then add the cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and the potatoes.
- Measure 6 cups of the quinoa-cooking water and add it to the pot. Bring to a boil, then add the quinoa and simmer, partially covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the corn and its scrapings.
- Turn off the heat, taste for salt, and season the soup with pepper.
- Add the cheese, then stir in the spinach and the green onions. As soon as the spinach is wilted, after 2-3 minutes, serve the soup, garnished with the cilantro and hard-boiled egg if you're using it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.2, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 209.5, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 7.6
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