Ham, Corn and Potato Chowder
Lia Soneson
Warm up with our hearty ham, corn and potato chowder! Packed with savory ham, sweet corn, and chunks of potatoes, this delicious soup holds plenty of creamy goodness. It's the perfect comfort food for these chilly days.
Ham, Corn and Potato Chowder
Serves 4 - 6
Ingredients:
1 onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
4 cups chicken broth
3-4 small gold potatoes,diced into 1/4” cubes (about 2 cups diced)
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs of fresh thyme
Pinch of cayenne
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups ham, diced into 1/4”cubes
2 cups frozen corn
2 cups cream
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese,grated, for garnish
4 green onions, sliced, for garnish
Directions:
1. Prepare the ingredients by dicing and slicing. Sauté the onion and celery in four tablespoons of butter until the onions aretranslucent and soft.
2. Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed veggies and stir. Cook for another two minutes continually stirring. This allows the flour to cook adequately.
3. Add the chicken broth and diced potatoes. Add the bay leaves, thyme sprigs, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 12 - 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and thyme stems.
4. Add the diced ham, corn, and cream. Simmer for another5-10 minutes or until thesoup is thickened and warmed throughout.
5. Generously garnish with sliced green onions and grated cheddar cheese. Serve while piping hot.