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Ham and Corn Chowder

Loaded with ham, potatoes, bacon, and corn, this chowder is a hearty soup that's cozy and comforting. We like to use leftover ham, but the packages of diced ham also work well here.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 343kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large potatoes peeled and diced
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 2 cups frozen sweet corn
  • 14 ounces canned cannellini beans
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons flour

Instructions

  • Heat a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon and onion and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the carrots and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the ham, corn, beans, and seasonings to the pot and simmer for 10 more minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Whisk together the milk and flour and pour into the pot of soup. Increase heat to a rolling boil and cook, stirring constantly, until the soup has thickened to your liking.
  • Serve with crumbled bacon and green onions, if desired.

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Notes

This soup is great with leftover ham, but the packages of diced ham work great as well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 1793mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3513IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 4mg