This farmhouse chowder is packed with vegetables, ham, and comforting flavor. A generous bowl makes a complete meal that’s hearty and satisfying.
The best part is that the slow cooker does most of the work. Add the ingredients, set the heat, and the crockpot will develop rich flavors while you go about your day.
Everyone is aiming for more vegetables in their daily meals. This farmhouse chowder is an easy way to boost vegetable intake—it’s great for lunch and delivers several servings of veggies in each bowl.
Typically, a half-cup of cooked vegetables counts as one serving. A single bowl of this chowder provides three to four vegetable servings, depending on portion size.
Variations:
This recipe is versatile—toss in leftover vegetables from the fridge when you add the broccoli. You can also include diced carrots, frozen peas, or cauliflower early in the cooking process for extra color and texture.
If you prefer not to use canned soup, substitute homemade cream of celery soup for a fresher flavor. Use your favorite recipe for cream of celery and add it in the same amount.
Make It a Meal:
Serve the chowder with crackers and a glass of milk for a simple lunch. For a lighter meal, offer a cup of chowder alongside a sandwich. A warm loaf of homemade bread and butter turns this dish into a comforting supper.
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Vintage Farmhouse Chowder Recipe
Ingredients:
Corn, potatoes, ham, celery, onion, cream of celery soup, red bell pepper, thyme, broccoli and milk.
Recipe Directions:
Place all ingredients except broccoli and milk in slow cooker. Stir and heat on low 6–8 hours. Add broccoli and milk, heat for an additional 30 minutes.
Vintage Farmhouse Chowder
A vintage-style chowder that’s hearty, vegetable-forward, and full of comforting flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of celery soup, undiluted
- 2 cups cooked, diced ham
- 10 oz frozen corn, thawed
- 1 large baking potato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups broccoli (add near the end of cooking)
- 2 cups milk (stir in at the end)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except broccoli and milk in the slow cooker.
- Stir well to mix evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Stir in broccoli and milk. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes, or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve warm.
Approximate Nutritional Information:
Servings per recipe: 12. Per serving (approx.): Calories 345, Fat 8g, Cholesterol 22mg, Sodium 735mg, Carbohydrates 62g, Protein 15g. Nutritional values are estimates and will vary by ingredient brands and portion sizes.
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