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Ham and Corn Chowder
This ham and corn chowder is a blend of diced ham, bacon, vegetables and potatoes, all simmered together in a rich and creamy broth. An easy and hearty dinner option that's the perfect way to use up leftover ham!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 470 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1/2 cup carrots peeled, quartered and sliced
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups ham cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium is best
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels plus more for garnish if desired
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves plus more for garnish if desired
- 1 1/2 cups Russet potatoes peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled, plus more for garnish if desired.
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onions and carrots and cook for 4-5 minutes or until just softened.
- Whisk in the flour, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add the chicken broth, whisking constantly, then bring to a simmer.
- Add the ham, corn, thyme and potatoes to the pot, along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add the heavy cream and bacon. Cook for 5 more minutes, then serve.
- Garnish with bacon, corn and thyme leaves if desired.
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Notes
- This dish is best when served right away. Leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. I don't recommend freezing this recipe as the dairy in the broth can separate when thawed.
- No heavy cream in the house? You can also use whole milk or half and half with good results.
- I think fresh thyme tastes best in the soup, but you can substitute 1/3 of the amount of dry thyme if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
470kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
991mg
(41%)
Potassium
648mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2596IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 991mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 648mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2596IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.