Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of Ham and Corn Chowder, where creamy goodness meets the savory taste of diced ham, sweet corn, and tender potatoes. This dish is perfect for cozy evenings, bringing warmth and comfort to your table. Easy to prepare, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser for both casual dinners and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced ham
- 1 cup fresh sweet corn (or frozen)
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Begin by dicing the ham and peeling the potatoes. Finely chop the onion.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add onions and ham; cook until onions are translucent.
- Stir in potatoes and corn with chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in heavy cream and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Season with thyme, bay leaves, black pepper, and salt. Let flavors meld for a few more minutes before serving.
- Ladle chowder into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg