Smoked Ham, Potato and Corn Chowder
Hearty, creamy chowder loaded with smoked ham, potatoes, and sweet corn.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 medium carrot peeled and diced
- 3 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 russet potatoes peeled and diced
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- 8 oz smoked ham diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a stock pot or Dutch oven, melt butter and saute onions and carrots until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour until blended.
- Gradually whisk in milk and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Add potatoes and thyme. Simmer on low for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add ham and corn, and cook for additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with bacon and parsley; serve immediately.
Notes
*When I purchased the smoked ham at the deli, I asked for it to be sliced into ½ inch thick and then diced it when I got home.
*As the potatoes cook, the soup will thicken up. Add more milk or chicken broth if necessary until desired consistency is reached.
*As the potatoes cook, the soup will thicken up. Add more milk or chicken broth if necessary until desired consistency is reached.
