Ham & Potato Chowder - What's On Sale?

How To Make Ham & Potato Chowder - What's On Sale?
Welcome to my channel! In these inflationary times, we all have to be mindful of our budgets and make every penny count. That's why I'm excited to share my family's secret recipe for a delicious and budget-friendly ham and potato chowder. This hearty and comforting soup is perfect for a cold winter's day and is sure to warm you up from the inside out. I'll show you how to use that ham you bought on sale at the supermarket to make a flavorful chowder that's packed with tender potatoes, savory ham, and a rich and creamy broth. I'll walk you through each step of the recipe and give you some tips and tricks to make sure your chowder turns out perfect every time. So grab your apron and let's get cooking! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more delicious recipes and budget-friendly cooking tutorials.
Ingredients:
30 mL (2 Tbsp) bacon fat - or other oil for frying
2 ribs celery, diced
1 onion, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
4-5 potatoes, diced
500 mL (2 cups) diced cooked ham
1L (4 cups) chicken stock
60 mL (¼ cup) butter
60 mL (¼ cup) flour
250 mL (1 cup) frozen corn
500 mL (2 cups) cream
Method:
Heat bacon fat in a heavy bottomed pot, and sauté briefly the onion and celery.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add the potatoes, ham, and stock.
Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until potatoes are fork tender.
In a small bowl, mash together the butter and flour into a Beurre manié.
Tablespoon by tablespoon stir the beurre manié into the soup to thicken it.
Stir in the corn and cream, then on a gentle heat cook for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

Here's the Hot Dog soup mentioned in the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXjYY4CipdKHabM

[@joyellan]

I think I will make that hot dog soup this week. I really think my husband will like it.

[@jamesmcfarlane5357]

Glen, you should give making your own formed ham a try, I love to see your take on your fellow Canadian's version on his youtube channel....Duncan Henry....kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4rXeIuNaNpmerM

[@coritoj]

[@l.c.6282]

I love the bit of cat tail I saw as Chicken was going by. He snuck in there.

[@heihot]

I saw that too😁. I have seen this in another video too

[@scpvrr]

I really like the “what’s on sale” series. It is practical and reachable for most anyone. Keep up the good work.

[@tiileeves6422]

A great winter soup, and what a coincidence! Last week I made ham, corn, and potato chowder from the leftover ham in the freezer from Christmas. It included an entire ham bone which I simmered for hours to make ham broth - strained it and used it instead of chicken broth. Yum!

[@davea136]

I hear the words "Welcome friends" and the stress of the day melts away. I want to thank you both for this channel.

[@swc2019]

Your " cooking is an adventure" attitude is just so refreshing! Learning the "right" way to cook is helpful, but showing folks the fun way is even better!

[@swc2019]

Your happy dance is the icing on the cake!

[@kbjerke]

Awesome, Glen. We need to do more frugal shopping here. Doesn't mean our meals can't be delicious, though!

[@jrkorman]

Same basic recipe - I use half and half russet and "gold" potatoes. When using corn I like to start it first with some butter/oil, get it to a nice "toasted corn" smell and then add the onion and celery. Once done, the sky's the limit - a good sausage, clams, ham, or one of my favorites it to float a couple of cod fillets in the soup. So many ways to go with the basic soup.

[@asilverfoxintasmania9940]

I love "what was on sale at the grocery store today!" videos. Because with the current economic crisis we are all trying to make our dollar stretch further!

[@deb.m.7458]

You are a gifted teacher, Glen! My family has enjoyed the hot dog chowder on many a weeknight. It’s nice to have dinner waiting, made by my munchkins. Love the frugal shopping and method cooking.

[@mariannejadlowski3270]

When I make potato soup I thicken it by using my immersion blender to pulverise some of the potatoes. It works very well and I still have some potato pieces reserved to give it texture.

[@hexistenz]

6:44 is that a cat walking by right there? 😊

[@itzel1735]

Yes. Chicken.

[@DasGeneral12]

So glad you posted this recipe last year! I've made it twice in the last month, and it's a regular request from my wife and son. Great and inexpensive recipe that lets you use leftover ham that might otherwise go to waste (or sit in a freezer for months). Please post more of your "What's On Sale?" series!

[@EastSider48215]

Yummy! I was thinking “ham and potato chowder sounds great; I think I’ll make that” when Glen casually referred to beans, and now I’m thinking bean and ham soup and baked beans with ham.

[@NyxaGrayheart]

This is my favorite part about your channel. Truly teaching us to cook with what we have on hand.

[@DuckyB]

l love this couple! I love the recipes Glen prepares. Nothing pretentious just recipes I think I could make and enjoy. I just feel bad you have to eat your dinner standing up. Thanks for the video!

[@juneauesque]

I'm single. I nearly always eat standing up 😄

[@sandybbrmi4570]

😂🤣

[@MrVasmikey]

What I enjoy is your teaching us to cook based on what we have or what is on sale. Very practical!

[@elund408]

if your trying to cut out fat, use instant mashed potato's as a thickener.

[@FeliciaCravens]

I love seeing a series using what's on sale!

[@pirtatejoe]

I make the beurre manié in a decent sized batch and use a 1 tablespoon scoop to portion it onto a tray and freeze it before storing in a container. Super easy to pull back out of the freezer and drop in a ball or two while still frozen to thicken soups or a pan sauce/gravy.

[@donnabutler2145]

Thank you for the beurre manie demonstration. I can't wait to use this method to thicken my soups and stews. And this soup looks delicious!

[@anngosda7333]

Our favorite soup but we add cheddar cheese. So warm and comforting.

[@briankloc]

I also have to convince my wife that we can’t only eat cookies for dinner. But I take it as a compliment on my cookie making skills.

[@lindak8664]

I’m with Jules. You can definitely eat cookies for dinner. Then soup for second course. Then cookie for desert. I can’t believe you managed to pick up that ham for $5.00! What a fabulous bargain.

[@karlsmith2570]

"I Think Parsley Would Be A Good Garnish" I'd personally garnish this with a little bit green onions

[@hattree]

I don't think I've seen heavy cream on sale in my whole life. I want Glen's store.

[@ew4932]

I'm in the US and heavy cream is never on sale, especially at half price.

[@adelechicken6356]

I sometimes find it after a holiday, or when it is close to it's sell by date.

[@karenchuckdouglas2302]

I would add some grated carrot for colour and shredded cheddar on top for garnish and flavour. Yummy recipe!

[@applegal3058]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with that ham. If eaten in moderation, all deli meats are fine in my books. I also love a good deal!

[@maryderleth7860]

I'm making this today! And maybe a little green onion on top for garnish.

[@CaroBbH]

Those are my favorite hams!

[@Markephillips77]

My chowders always end up too thin, but I haven’t tried thickening them this way! I’ll give this a try next time I make one! Thanks, Glen!

[@MadPick]

Yeah, that textured looked really nice.

[@michaelreid8857]

You should find it works great. Remember also Potatoes work great for thickening. Cut say 20% of the Spuds much smaller, then they will break down to nothing, while cooking.

[@jeffcasey504]

And a surprise cameo of Chicken's happy tail!

[@pflick13]

At 6:44 I saw a naughty tail pass by...Ha hahah, those kitties!

[@wideawake8190]

A little fresh nutmeg grated over each individual bowl is so so good too.

[@RachelleHinrichs]

Thanks for demonstrating that "What's on sale?" can also be delicious and fun! Practical and insightful as always. Love your work Glen!

[@Rachel-rv8db]

Half-price cream?! I am so very, very jealous! Heavy cream is super expensive in the States. You lucky ducks!

[@theintrospective]

Been watching you for years. This one made me go directly upstairs to make chowder. Simmering now.

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

Looks delicious! I'm interested in how you braise cabbage.

[@rabidsamfan]

Me too! And I would love to know how you make scalloped potatoes. Maybe some side dish recipes would be fun.

[@na195097]

6:44 kitty tail!!❤

[@9liveslisa]

I'm so glad you added corn! I was going to suggest it when I read the title of the video. Might as well make a party out of it! Yum!

[@amylingar4713]

I love what was on sale series 😊

[@TheDugbo]

6:43 Chicken!

[@MarkBeckstrom]

Cat tail!!

[@DocMcGinnis]

Oh my ... Made this ... very simple but very good ... already on my second batch, making it my own ...

[@dougpearce8019]

Excelent soup. Very satisfying.

[@sharendonnelly7770]

Just recently subscribed and have watch a few "recipes from the past", and this was my first "what's on sale". That is so similar to my potato soup, potatoes, onions, bacon, corn or baby limas, but I use cream cheese instead of regular cream (plus garlic, seasoned salt, and smokehouse maple seasoning). My husband loves it, but, next time I see ham on sale, will definitely try this version. Starting to really like the variety your videos offer. Great video!

[@ChrisB-nx4gw]

Hey Glen, would love to see one of your what's on sale shopping trips.

[@bobpiggy3756]

As always, it was a wonderful journey of enchanting culinary discovery. I do believe I am making this for dinner this evening. Oh, and I especially enjoyed the elegantly subtle appearance of a kitty tail at the 6:44 mark. Looking forward to the next recipe.

[@TechBearSeattle]

One of my favorite soups.

[@sharons6290]

Parsley or green onions on top - I love this soup especially this time of the year. I add sliced carrots to mine I make a chowder with hotdogs with mix veggies pk and potato. I call it Frank potato chowder.

[@wheezysqueezebox7651]

Easy, peasy! I'll try it!

[@anasevi9456]

I love chowders; just discovered them as an Aussie and have made 6 different variants this year; including mussels as jarred clams for some stupid reason; are impossible to find here. We lack so many amazing things down here, because there is no demand because most people here didn't grow up with them and are oblivious to their merit.

[@adelechicken6356]

Using different kinds of potatoes is a new idea for me, will certainly do that. And I would brown the ham a little for deeper flavor, and partially mash the potatoes. Also, no corn or any of the other ingredients mentioned at the end. Only celery, onions and potatoes. 😂

[@nonetheweisser]

Have this going on the stove right now for dinner later tonight!

[@annlind2349]

Will have to try this soup we love your hotdog soup have made it several times. TFS Ann

[@mollybeee]

Looks good. I usually make corn chowda in the summer when the corn is fresh. Great vegetarian meal. Might make this one.

[@SteveTx76]

I made this tonight. It was delicious!

[@peterdaigle4772]

Chef John has something similar to this in his video archives. He mashes some of the potatoes near the end to add body

[@jimanness4586]

I have ham and cut up bacon in mine but pretty much the same 👍👍 excellent video keep up the good work.

[@kellymae2421]

Looks great. Yum

[@carnold.knowledge]

Followed your method but subbed bacon for the ham, and now this will be on regular rotation.

[@Sicorius]

Yum.. I always love what you make. Thank you and happy Saturday.

[@originalhazelgreene]

Thanks y'all for continuing to show us great recipes. Love your work 👍

[@virginiaf.5764]

A trick for thickening, carried over from my restaurant days (where we made large batches), is too make a small batch of roux. A stick of butter, eight tablespoons flour. It sits in a little container on my stove and lasts a very long time. Handy for pan sauces.

[@juneauesque]

You've just described what Glen made, equal parts butter (1 stick=8 tablespoons) and flour, also know as beurre manié.

[@kathleenhughes6352]

I'll be making this soup soon - with a couple of twists. Since my husband can't digest celery but likes the flavor of it, I break a stalk in half and let it cook with my soup/stew. Then just remove the pieces before serving. We are also lactose intolerant (except for butter) and so I would leave out the cream and make the soup a bit more savory.

[@Turtle_1976]

I know what I’m having for dinner tonight!

[@sweett4rt]

A white unsweet cornbread would be good with that...yum!

[@chrisbates8064]

Glen, you've just reminded me how long it is since I've made Corn Chowder - a recipe we cooked in 2nd year home economics when I had a Canadian exchange teacher.

[@anthonydolio8118]

Thank you.

[@jason2174]

I do a similar soup but with sour cream and dill also. I use shredded potatoes

[@douglaspierce8480]

I would use cornstarch mixed with a little chicken stock to thicken and use a full mirepoix to start. I don't like corn so I would use sweet peas.

[@Magius61]

For soups like this I like ol’ Jaques Pepin’s thickening method. A couple handfuls of instamash.

[@janetdupree6353]

(You two appeared to very hunger today.). Thanks for a spot-on hot soup for a cold and gloomy afternoon.

[@randylls5341]

Flour Fat mixture is great for greasing bundt/cake pans.

[@seanlavoie2]

Mmm . . . potato soup. I picked up evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk from after the holiday sales. I found out that evaporated milk isn’t bad with cereal. Might make fudge with the sweetened stuff.

[@KartizaK]

I went back and watched the hotdog soup vid again. You said in there "it's better the next day" I find that's true Alot. Maybe in a future vid you & Julie do just that and describe the difference :o)

[@COWELLGIRL]

Very very nice

[@MewtwoExMasterMusic]

It turned out great for me! Thanks for the recipe!

[@daltonidaho]

This is one hell of a soup!

[@MrBayoublue]

Have you ever found a recipe for ham and cabbage with dumplings. A woman from New York made it on e for me and it was such an awesome, comfort food

[@shortsweettoo]

I don't understand why both you and Julie are so thin, lol. Love potato soup and I'm sure you will have a nice hearty dinner.

[@SanJacintoArtGuild]

I have a couple of small, canned hams. One of those would make a good pot of this soup. Thanks for sharing! Also, I appreciate you doing it from scratch! Campbell's soups, like you use in the hot dog soup, have gotten too expensive. Even if you buy the store brand, what you save in time isn't worth the cost these days. I need to research potatoes. I have heard the terms mealy and waxy used to describe them. But I don't know which is which.

[@alexkasacous]

Fresh cracked black pepper and a dollop of sour cream with chopped chives when serving would have elevated this chowder to another level.

[@dandaly7305]

When I'm cooking it, how do I know when Julie's coming home?😂

[@juneauesque]

😄

[@richardshaulis.yesyouareso5288]

Switch the protein to shrimp and add some clam juice and its the bomb.

[@robjames7845]

Really loving the what's on sale episodes. Could you use say a left over roastbeef in place of the ham?

[@winkieandleah]

Try it! I bet it would be good.

[@manitobasky]

You most certainly could, pretty much any protein you like would work!

[@virginiaf.5764]

If I were using beef instead, I would not make it a cream soup. It would be a beef vegetable soup in a clear broth. And add more veggies like carrots and peas ... vegetable beef soup.

[@winkieandleah]

@@virginiaf.5764 True. Though I recently made a creamy beef and cabbage soup with leftover pot roast and lots of potato flakes to thicken. It did have some cream in it. Somehow worked for us!

[@virginiaf.5764]

@@winkieandleah I'll bet it was good. But cream of beef soup doesn't sound appealing to me. But then there's beef stroganoff, which I love, so what do I know!? If I'm making a soup with beef, I want a clear broth, and probably barley for the starch. If I have leftover beef, I tend to use it for tacos, or bbq sammies, stuff like that. Or my neighbor's dog gets lucky. Shredded pot roast makes yummy bbq sandwiches.

[@strongjohn10956]

Just bought a ham on sale last week. The bone and scraps are going into a potato soup very soon!

[@barbb]

Great looking soup. Was at the store today - can of C .... soup.... over $3.00 a can!! Yikes. Can see more homemade soups being cooked up!

[@westislandkev]

Looks really awesome, but you really surprised me by putting in 2 cups of 35% whipping cream. I’m on a diet and I’m trying to get rid of this extra weight I’ve put on during Covid so yeah that kind of shocked me but I guess that’s normal lol. I’ll probably use full fat 3.8% milk. I love the variations of these types of soups, you can use pretty much anything with the potato base, the only difference jn preparation style is I usually fry up the ham to kind of get that brown coating that kind of makes that bacon flavour when you fry the ham.

[@joannesteven3553]

I was surprised too! Instead of all that cream, I would probably take some of the stock out and puree it, and I would also add more veggies. But that's the beauty of soup. Endless variations :)

[@Einungbrekke]

When I need something thikend, I use my protein shaker. The flower I need, mixed with a little water and shake. No lumps that way also. Get less fat in the dish and I like that. There is usually enough fat in it as it is for me.

[@michaelreid8857]

Great tip. Remember also potatoes thicken. Just cut up about 25% of them real small. They will break down!

[@LukeEdward]

I do something very similar, EXCEPT, I put a stick blender in it to thicken the soup with the blended potatoes.

[@michaelreid8857]

I do this to some of my soups. But I reserve any meat, as well as 50% of the soup. Then I blend the soup and add the meat and remaining 50%. This gives me a creamy but semi chunky soup with texture

[@carolnavan4137]

Looks so good!

[@michaelreid8857]

Bell Peppers 🫑 would be awesome in the soup!

[@FaerieDust]

I have a three kilo ham I got on sale around New Year's (€5-ish/kilo was a steal) but I've procrastinated using it - I wanted to freeze most of it, but of course my freezer is full of discount turkeys 🤦‍♀️ Luckily, I've got a bunch of frozen veg that could go in a ham soup - I'm thinking I'll dice up the ham, and in a few days when I've used up some of the veg I'll fill that space with ham. I'm forever tetrising that freezer, I don't know how I manage - I'm a single person household! 😅

[@joelegue182]

I have milk, potatoes and a small chunk of ham that I think will fit this soup nicely. If only I had some parsley on top for garnish.

[@SuHu62]

How about a small can of green chiles?

[@jackieknits61]

You mentioned a cold room when you were talking about potatoes. Our house has one I think, but I have never used one. Any information you could share about cold rooms would be greatly appreciated.

[@jamestboehm6450]

This one is going in the additions to the recipe box

[@davidsantelle4347]

Looks good! Who’s whisper is that at about the 8:50 mark , sounds like “there you go”?

[@davidsantelle4347]

Jules

[@Ottawa411]

I have accidentally turned a stew into a casserole a couple of times by thickening it too much.

[@paulamattos725]

Great recipe! Thx. Thought I saw your dog go by?

[@virginiaf.5764]

That's their cat, Chicken.