Easy Ham and Corn Chowder
this Easy Ham and Corn Chowder is the perfect dish to prepare. Rich, hearty, and loaded with delicious ingredients like crispy bacon, smoked ham, corn, and potatoes, this chowder is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- Bacon 4 slices, chopped
- Onion 1/2, diced
- Celery sticks 2, diced
- All-purpose flour 1/4 cup
- Garlic cloves 2, minced
- Chicken broth or stock 4 cups
- Heavy cream 1 cup
- Frozen corn 2 cups
- Smoked ham 1 pound, chopped
- Russet potatoes 2 large, peeled and diced
- Italian seasoning 1 sprinkle
- Cayenne pepper 1 pinch, optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the bacon and cook it in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy (about 10 minutes).
- While the bacon cooks, prepare the onion, celery, ham, and potatoes.
- Remove the crispy bacon from the pot and set aside. Keep the bacon fat in the pot.
- Sauté the onion and celery in the bacon fat for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour for about a minute, then add the minced garlic and chicken broth. Stir well to dissolve the flour.
- Add the cream, corn, ham, potatoes, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper (if using), and most of the bacon (save some for garnish). Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a rapid simmer.
- Cook the soup until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally (about 15-20 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with the remaining bacon, and serve your delicious Ham and Corn Chowder!
Notes
The soup will thicken the longer it cooks. If you prefer a thinner chowder, add more chicken broth or cream.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition and flavor.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition and flavor.
