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Last Updated on April 11, 2025 by Melanie
Ham Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Chowder – A delicious hearty ham soup made with freshly shredded cheddar and wholesome broccoli and potatoes. A family favorite!
Another hearty soup is added the blog. This soup is an all round meal. It’s got the veggies, the protein, the starch and and it leaves you full and happy.
My kids gobbled this down and begged for seconds. That’s what I long to hear after a meal. No whining. Although if they didn’t want seconds that would be nice too.
These kids of mine are growing like weeds. They are now 11, 9 and 5. And boy do they have hearty appetites. It’s very rare if they don’t ask for a second serving any more. Well, that it unless it’s a dish made up of just vegetables. Or tomato soup. I have bribe them to eat my homemade tomato soup.
I know. I don’t need to worry. Some day when they’re in college they’ll come home begging for my tomato soup. Maybe I’ll share it with them for some one on one time. *wink*
But I don’t have to worry about begging for this one. They scarf it down quick.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Love you all!
Melanie
Ham Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Chowder
Ingredients
- 5 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups milk
- 2 russet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 3 cups broccoli (chopped)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups ham (cubed)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Heat butter in skillet until melted. Add flour. Use whisk to mix well. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat chicken broth in large stock pot until boiling. Stir in flour mixture using whisk. Mix well until thickened.
- Add milk, potatoes. Return to a boil. Turn down to medium and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add broccoli. Let simmer for another 10 minutes. Add cheese, ham, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Heat through. Serve warm with baguettes.
I love the sound of this soup!
Thanks Jen!
Great minds think alike! Your chowder looks fabulous – I could eat this flavor combination any day of the week.
Thanks Mel!
potatoes, broccoli, cheese and ham – gawsh lady – I love your combo! Think I would be scarfing it down too!
Thanks Shashi!
I love the idea of this soup!
Thanks for stopping by Julianne!
I need to add this to the menu this week! Thanks for linking up to What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Thanks Karly! So glad you stopped by. Happy to be a part of What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
I am making this for dinner tonight, can’t wait – thanks!
Awesome! I hope enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by.
This sounds delicious! Do the potatoes have to be cooked before adding them to the soup?
No, the last 15 minutes of that cook time should get them nice and tender as long as they are peeled and cubed If needed let simmer for a few additional minutes until desired tenderness. Enjoy Lori!
Made this for dinner tonight and it is yummy! Will be putting this in
My recipe box! Thank you for sharing.
Yay! That’s what I love to hear. So glad it was a successful recipe for you. See you back here soon!
To anyone nust stumbling upon this; my child(6) loves this. It has been added to my menu at least twice a month since the first time I made it. Spectacular way to get her veggies in her. Its a must try, everyone who has ever had it when I have made it loves it.
Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback Katy! It’s so helpful to others who are deciding whether to try a recipe. As a mom of 3 I know that it’s a great day when your children eat good food (with veggies) and love it. ???? So glad she enjoys the soup.
Have a great day!