Creamy Low Cal Ham Chowder

A creamy, colorful, and low calorie ham chowder. From crisp onions and carrots to cheesy broccoli florets, this heartwarming, slow-cooked dinner is brimming with healthy and delicious toss-ins.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3 30

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy recipe, healthy recipes, slow cooker

Servings:

Calories: 119kcal

Author: Cindy Hopper

Equipment

4-quart slow cooker

Ingredients

12 ounces tiny yellow potatoes cut into ¾-inch pieces
1 cup chopped onion 1 large
2 14½ ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon dried thyme crushed
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 12 ounce can evaporated fat-free milk 1-1/2 cups
½ cup diced cooked lean ham
1 cup coarsely shredded carrots 2 medium
1 cup broccoli florets steamed
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 ounce
2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme optional for garnish

Instructions

In a 4-quart slow cooker combine potatoes and onion. Pour broth over vegetables.
Cover and cook on high-heat setting for 3 hours.
In a medium bowl combine cornstarch, dried thyme, and pepper. Whisk in evaporated milk. Slowly stir the cornstarch mixture, ham, and carrots into the hot soup. Cover and cook for 30 minutes more, stirring the soup occasionally.
Serve soup topped with broccoli, cheese, and fresh thyme.

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