Ham & Corn Chowder

Submitted by Chris J.

"This is one of my favorite things my mom would make me growing up. I t is comfort food to me. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 cup ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup 1% low-fat milk

directions

1. Melt butter in dutch oven and saute onion until clear.
2. Add chicken broth, potatoes, ham, corn, salt and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 30 minutes.
4. Add milk, and simmer an additional 5 minutes, until hot.
5. Pulse some of the potatoes with an immersion blender to give the base a thicker texture.
6. Enjoy!

Reviews

[mom24boys]

Good "starter" recipe. We like our chowders thicker so I added a cornstarch slurry toward the end (with the milk). We also find that the corn overpowers most soups, even a corn chowder, so we put that in last and cook just long enough to heat through. I also added 2 more large potatoes as we had extras show up for dinner. (I was actually doubling it already so I used a total of 8 potatoes) Served garnished with chives and Tapatio red pepper sauce along with a basket of hot sourdough bread and butter. Good dinner. [I am stingy with my stars. I only gave 3 stars because this wasn't spectacular as posted; needed just a bit of adjustments. However, that doesn't mean it lacks something... it is a good start that each household can customize or serve as is.]

 

[Graymare47 252632]

This was quick and easy!! I agree with GaylaV, I would have liked it to be a bit thicker...I am going to use some instant mashed potatoes, the next time. Definitely a "keeper". Made for Spring PAC 2010

 

[GaylaV]

Very nice, quick and so easy. We really enjoyed the flavour of this chowder. I would have preferred it to be a bit thicker although my husband was happy with it the way it was. Next time I will either use the wand blender to break up some of the corn and potatoes to thicken or else use a thickening agent such as flour. Either way it will still be a nice quick dinner on a busy day. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Made for Spring PAC 2010.