Corn and Ham Chowder Recipe

Name: Corn and Ham Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 6 ears corn, shucked; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 sprigs thyme; 1 large onion, diced; 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 1 large clove garlic, minced; Kosher salt; 1 8 -ounce ham steak, diced; 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 6 scallions, chopped; 2/3 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

6 ears corn, shucked
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 sprigs thyme
1 large onion, diced
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 large clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt
1 8 -ounce ham steak, diced
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
6 scallions, chopped
2/3 cup heavy cream

1
Slice the corn kernels off the cob and reserve the cobs.
2
Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a large pot over high heat.
3
Add the thyme, onion, celery, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and all but 1/2 cup each corn kernels and ham; cook 1 minute.
4
Add the potatoes, corn cobs and 5 cups water.
5
Cover and cook until the potatoes are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add the reserved corn kernels and ham and cook until the ham is browned, about 6 minutes.
8
Add the scallions and cook until softened, about 1 minute.
9
Remove the corn cobs from the soup and discard.
10
Stir in the heavy cream and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
11
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the corn-ham mixture.
12
Per serving: Calories 677; Fat 34 g (Saturated 19 g); Cholesterol 117 mg; Sodium 1,297 mg; Carbohydrate 79 g; Fiber 10 g; Protein 23 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ears corn, shucked, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 sprigs thyme, 1 large onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Corn and Ham Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Corn and Ham Chowder

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