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Creamy Ham Potato Chowder

This creamy chowder combines ham, bacon, potatoes, corn, and vegetables in a seasoned milk-based broth.

$2.33per serving $$
55 minstart to table
6servings

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked ham
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 5 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 5 red potatoes
  • 3/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
  • 2 cups fresh corn
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream
  • chopped green onions or chives (optional)

Steps

  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 6 minutes, then crumble it and set it aside.
  2. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in the pot, then cook the onion, carrots, and celery for 8 minutes.
  3. Add the broth, potatoes, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Melt the remaining butter in a medium saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Whisk the milk into the flour mixture, then cook for 5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Stir the milk mixture, ham, corn, bacon, and sour cream into the pot, and simmer for 5 minutes.

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