Ham and Corn Chowder
A soul-warming chowder brimming with hearty ham, sweet corn, and tender potatoes immersed in a creamy, seasoned broth — the perfect comfort dish for any chilly day.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups milk or substitute with half cream
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- ½ large onion finely chopped
- 1½ cups diced potatoes peeled
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups corn kernels either fresh or frozen
- 3 slices bacon chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups cooked ham diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Instructions
- In a large saucepan set over medium-high heat, cook the diced bacon and onion together until the onion softens and becomes translucent. Incorporate the potatoes, red bell pepper, thyme, ground pepper, and chicken broth into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 8 minutes.
- Introduce the corn and ham to the simmering mixture. Continue cooking for an additional 7 minutes, or until the potatoes are completely tender.
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk with the flour, whisking until smooth. Pour this blend into the soup, stirring continuously. Raise the heat slightly and allow the chowder to come to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes while stirring constantly, until the broth thickens.
- If desired, serve garnished with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.