Description
A comforting and hearty soup, this Ham and Potato Corn Chowder is a delicious blend of flavors perfect for a cozy meal. With tender potatoes, savory ham, and sweet corn in a creamy broth, it’s a satisfying dish that will warm you up on chilly days.
Ingredients
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For the Chowder:
- 2 tbsp butter (or oil if preferred)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth (or ham broth if available)
- 2 cups milk (whole preferred)
- 3 cups Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 cups diced ham (not too salty)
- 1½ cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle in flour and stir for 2–3 minutes until slightly golden.
- Slowly pour in broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Add milk and stir until combined. Add potatoes, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10–12 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in ham and corn. Simmer for 5–7 more minutes until heated through. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or cornbread. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Ham and Potato Corn Chowder, Corn Chowder Recipe, Comforting Soup
