Ham And Bean Chowder
Ingredients
- 1 lb great northern beans ⓘ
- 2 c chopped onions ⓘ
- 1 c sliced celery ⓘ
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 tsp garlic powder ⓘ
- 3 tbsp butter ⓘ
- 1 meaty ham bone or 1 to 2 cups chopped ham ⓘ
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth ⓘ
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) stewed tomatoes ⓘ
- 2 bay leaves ⓘ
- 1 whole clove ⓘ
- 1/2 tsp pepper ⓘ
- 2 c milk ⓘ
- 2 c shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place beans in dutch oven, cook as you normally cook until beans are just tender. Drain beans, discard liquid. In same kettle, saute onion, celery, and garlic or garlic powder. Add beans and all other ingredients except milk and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat. Simmer for 2 hours. Remove bay leaves and clove after 1 hour of cooking. Refrigerate overnight to skim fat. Add milk and heat thoroughly. Just before serving, stir in cheese. Serve with cornbread muffins. Serves a crowd for a good cold weather meal.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
752
kcal
38% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).