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Spiced Ham and Cheese Chowder With Fennel and Leeks Recipe

Spiced Ham and Cheese Chowder With Fennel and Leeks Recipe

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Spiced Ham and Cheese Chowder With Fennel and Leeks

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups cooked ham, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 fennel bulb
2 tbsp butter
1 large leek, sliced
1 (14 1/2 oz) can chicken broth
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 tsp grated lemon , rind of
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
12 oz beer

Directions:

Trim fennel bulb; finely chop some of the feathery top for garnish.
Discard the root end, quarter the bulb lengthwise; remove the core; chop (you should have about 1 1/2 cups).
In a large saucepan, melt the butter; add fennel and leeks and sauté, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes, or until fennel is very tender.
Combine broth and flour; stir into the onion mixture.
Add the milk, lemon peel, cinnamon and pepper.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until mixture thickens.
Gradually stir in the cheese; reduce heat to low; stir until cheese melts.
Stir in ham and beer; heat through.
To serve, ladle chowder into soup bowls.
Sprinkle with chopped fennel leaves.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	392.33 Kcal (1643 kJ)
Calories from fat	145.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.14g	25%
Cholesterol	64.93mg	22%
Sodium	1062.43mg	44%
Potassium	568.44mg	12%
Total Carbs	29.07g	10%
Sugars	3.99g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.61g	10%
Protein	26.77g	54%
Vitamin C	11.7mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	21%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	322.6mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.52 Kcal (412 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.05g	25%
Cholesterol	16.3mg	22%
Sodium	266.78mg	44%
Potassium	142.74mg	12%
Total Carbs	7.3g	10%
Sugars	1g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	10%
Protein	6.72g	54%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	21%
Iron	0.3mg	6%
Calcium	81mg	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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