Corn Chowder W/Fresh Herbs, Potatoes and Smoked Ham Recipe

Name: Corn Chowder W/Fresh Herbs, Potatoes and Smoked Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth; ½ cup finely chopped onion; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 sprig fresh tarragon; 2 (16 ounce) canswhole potatoes, drained; 2 (16 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained; ½ cup half-and-half; 2 canned pimientos, drained and diced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 12-2 cups diced smoked ham; additional chopped parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh tarragon
2 (16 ounce) canswhole potatoes, drained
2 (16 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
½ cup half-and-half
2 canned pimientos, drained and diced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 12-2 cups diced smoked ham
additional chopped parsley (to garnish)

1
In large (3-quart or so) saucepan,combine broth, onion and carrots.
2
Tie together bay leaf and fresh herbs to make a bouquet garni.
3
Add to saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
4
Remove herbs.
5
Remove pan from heat.
6
Dice canned potatoes *reserving 1 cup.
7
Set 1 cup's worth aside.
8
Put rest of potatoes and 1 can of corn in the blender.
9
Blend til smooth, add to saucepan.
10
(*You can also do this in the saucepan instead of the blender with a Magic Wand hand mixer.
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).
12
Return pan to heat (about medium), and add the rest of the potatoes (the 1 cup you reserved), the second can of corn, the half and half and the diced ham.
13
Bring just to a boil, reduce heat and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
14
Stir in pimientos and parsley.
15
Season with a little pepper or hot sauce if desired, to taste.
16
Taste for saltiness, add salt only if needed.
17
*Ham can be very salty so be careful adding only a little at a time.
18
Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional parsley.
19
Serve with warm crusty bread or fresh baked cornbread and butter!

230

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth, ½ cup finely chopped onion, 1 medium carrot, finely chopped, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Corn Chowder W/Fresh Herbs, Potatoes and Smoked Ham 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 Chowder W/Fresh Herbs, Potatoes and Smoked Ham

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