Creamy Ham And Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Creamy Ham And Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ham bone, with at least 1 cup of meat remaining on bone; water, to cover; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour; 2 cups milk (whole milk preferred); 1 cups frozen corn or (15 ounce) can corn; 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes or 1/4 cup freshly minced onion; 1 -2 clove garlic, minced; salt and pepper, to taste; paprika, to taste

Servings: persons

1
On a firm non-breakable surface, take a clean hammer and crack the middle of the ham bone so that marrow can escape during cooking.
2
Place ham bone flat in the bottom of a pot and add enough water to just cover.
3
Simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes.
4
Remove bone and cut off the remaining tender ham meat; set meat aside.
5
Turn up the heat on the ham broth and reduce down until you have about a couple of cups of broth, or to desired strength.
6
Skim the fat from the broth.
7
Melt butter in a large pan; remove from heat and mix in flour until smooth.
8
Slowly add 1 cup milk, stirring constantly.
9
Return pan to stove and cook on low heat until milk thickens.
10
Stir the corn, the ham pieces you set aside earlier, dried minced onion, and minced garlic into thickened milk; then slowly stir in the remaining milk and the ham broth.
11
Cook on low for about 15 minutes, but do not boil.
12
Add salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
13
*Note: how much meat you leave on the bone is up to you, but I like to have a couple of cups of ham bits mixed into this chowder.
14
Optional: you can add a cup of cooked, chopped potato chunks to the soup near the end of the cooking, if you like.

361

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ham bone, with at least 1 cup of meat remaining on bone, water, to cover, 4 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Creamy Ham And Corn 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.

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Creamy Ham And Corn Chowder

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