Ham and Corn Chowder

Submitted by TheDancingCook

"This soup is creamy as well as hearty and filling; easy to prepare and budget-friendly. The corn adds a tiny bit of sweetness to the taste. For variety, you could probably add some peas and/or carrots; shredded cheddar for topping upon serving. Add some nice warm bread to accompany the meal. This recipe is courtesy of Taste of Home Magazine, a 2nd place winner in a soup contest."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 2 quarts
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 1⁄4 cup onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups milk
• 2 cups cooked ham, diced
• 2 cups potatoes, cooked and diced small
• 1 1⁄2 cups frozen corn
• 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Boil water; meanwhile peel and dice potatoes.
2. Boil for about 10-15 minutes (soft but not too mushy).
3. Meanwhile, dice up ham, onion, celery.
4. In a large saucepan, saute the onion and celery in butter until softened.
5. Stir in the flour and stir until well blended, then gradually add milk.
6. Bring to a boil while stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes.
7. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until heated through.

Reviews

[GibbyLou]

This is a delicious soup! I used whole milk and made as directed. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Maggie1989]

This soup is a great way to use leftover ham. I added carrots, garlic, and ham bullion to the soup and a little more cayenne then called for in the instructions. Yummy. Great recipe for a cold night.

 

[Baby Kato]

Wonderful recipe Dancing Cook, it was awesome. We really enjoyed this tasty chowder. The base was silky, smooth and delicious. Made exactly as written, and I would not change a thing. What a great way to use up leftover ham. A great meal for this cold and stormy night. Served with homemade sour cream biscuits for a terrific meal. Made for Menu tag game.

 

[bev91945]

So easy & delicious. And while rich & creamy, not unhealthy (no cream, cream cheese, cheese, etc). You wouldn't know it was good for you!

 

[Ck2plz]

This was tasty. I used 2 cups milk/1 cup 1/2 & 1/2. I nuked 2 potatoes and sliced them. I think this soup could use some extra flavor/zing but overall pretty dang good.