Cauliflower-Ham Chowder

Name: Cauliflower-Ham Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule; 2 cups sliced cauliflower florets; 3 cups milk; 2 1/2 cups cooked ham, cubed; 2 tablespoons flour

Submitted by BeccaB3c

"This recipe was submitted by Vivian Johnson for the Bricelyn Women of E.L.C.A Cookbook printed June 1993. Bricelyn, Minnesota is a little town where my dad grew up."

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photo by *Parsley*

Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

2 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 cup water
¹⁄₂ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
2 cups sliced cauliflower florets
3 cups milk
2 ¹⁄₂ cups cooked ham, cubed
2 tablespoons flour

directions

In a large saucepan, simmer potatoes, water, onion and bouillon, covered, for 10 minutes.
Then, add cauliflower and cook until tender.
Stir in 2 1/2 cups milk, ham and any seasonings of choice, if desired.
Bring to boiling point.
Blend 1/2 cup milk with flour and stir into hot mixture.
Cook until thickened.
Serve, and enjoy!

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Reviews

Per other suggestions (and because DD loves "cheesy cauliflower") I added some shredded cheddar cheese. Everyone (including my 18 month DS) ate it all up! Thanks for sharing.

Larawithoutau
My husband loves cauliflower soups, but not pureed or blended cauliflower soups. This was perfect for him. I did make some changes in the preparation. I first sauteed the onions in about a tablespoon of butter before adding chicken broth (instead of water and bouillon) and the potatoes to boil. I also did not peel my small red potatoes and added some fresh chopped parsley with the cauliflower. As suggested in another review, I added a handful of shredded cheddar cheese at the end to melt into a cheesy, good soup. Served with garlic bread, this warmed us on a cold night.

Ms B.
I served this chowder with grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner last night. (My husband enjoyed it, too, even though he doesn't normally eat cauliflower.) I used fat-free ham & skim milk & still ended up with a rich, tasty chowder. The only thing that concerned me was that the recipe says to stir in seasonings but none are listed in the ingredients - so, I just sprinkled in some fresh ground pepper & some salt. This is a very quick, easy & delicious recipe!

Debbb
This was so delicious! Perfect flavor and consistancy. I followed the recipe exactly (doubled it, too), then I added about a cup of shredded cheddar cheese and stirred it in to melt at the end of cooking. The kids really loved it for lunch. I'll make this again. Thanx!

*Parsley*