Cauliflower Ham Chowder

Name: Cauliflower Ham Chowder
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 servings (2 quarts)
Ingredients: 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes; 2 cups fresh cauliflower florets; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 cup chicken broth; 3 cups milk; 2-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Dash ground nutmeg; 1/2 to 1 cup instant potato flakes; Minced fresh parsley

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6-8 servings (2 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

Soup is always good for warming the tummy and the heart, and this is one of our family's favorites. With a busy household, it's a simple but nutritious meal to have on hand!

Ingredients

2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 cups fresh cauliflower florets
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups milk
2-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
1/2 to 1 cup instant potato flakes
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook the potatoes, cauliflower and onion in chicken broth until tender. Stir in milk, ham, salt, pepper and nutmeg; heat through. Stir in potato flakes; simmer for 5-10 minutes or until soup is as thick as desired. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 188 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 1034mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.

Soup is always good for warming the tummy and the heart, and this is one of our family's favorites. With a busy household, it's a simple but nutritious meal to have on hand!

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