Description
Ham and Corn Chowder is the ultimate comfort food, combining smoky ham and sweet corn in a rich, creamy base. This hearty soup warms you from the inside out, making it perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. With its vibrant colors and satisfying flavors, each bowl creates lasting memories with friends and family. Quick to prepare yet deeply flavorful, this chowder is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups smoked ham, diced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (approx. 2 cups)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop onions, mince garlic, and dice potatoes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic for an additional minute.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender (approximately 15 minutes).
- Stir in diced smoked ham and corn; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and thyme; cook for an additional 5 minutes while stirring.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg