Delicious and hearty ham bone chowder recipe

This ham bone chowder is a perfect dish to enjoy on a cold winter day. The combination of salty ham, tender potatoes, and creamy broth will warm you up from the inside out. Serve with crusty bread for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 ham bone
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups milk
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup corn kernels
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in butter until softened.
2. Add the ham bone, chicken broth, milk, potatoes, and corn to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the ham bone from the pot and shred any meat from it. Discard the bone.
4. In a small bowl, mix flour with a bit of water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the chowder to thicken.
5. Return the shredded ham to the pot and season with salt and pepper.
6. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chowder has thickened to your liking.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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