Smoked Ham Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Smoked Ham Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 sprig fresh tarragon; 3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 2 cans (16 ounces each) whole potatoes, drained, divided; 2 cans (16 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained, divided; 1/2 cup finely diced lean ham; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 2 cans (4 ounces each) pimentos, drained and diced; 3 tablespoons chopped parsley; Ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh tarragon
3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 cans (16 ounces each) whole potatoes, drained, divided
2 cans (16 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained, divided
1/2 cup finely diced lean ham
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 cans (4 ounces each) pimentos, drained and diced
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
Ground black pepper, to taste

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Tie the bay leaf, thyme and tarragon in a bundle. Place in a medium saucepan with the broth, onion and carrot. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes; remove the herb bundle and discard. Dice enough of potatoes to make 1 cup; set aside. In batches, puree the remaining potatoes, 1 can of corn and broth from the saucepan in a blender. Return to the saucepan. Add the diced potatoes, remaining corn, ham and half-and-half. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the pimentos, parsley and pepper.
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Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 150; Total Fat 3.5g; Saturated fat 1g; Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 440mg; Total carbohydrate 27g; Fiber 4g; Protein 7g; Vitamin A 60%DV*; Vitamin C 80%DV; Calcium 8%DV; Iron 15%DV
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*Daily Value

998

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1 bay leaf, 1 sprig fresh thyme, 1 sprig fresh tarragon, 3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Smoked Ham 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.

Smoked Ham Corn Chowder

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