Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder Recipe

Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder

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This ham and corn chowder is a Sunday night family favorite. It brings to mind a picture of a cozy, kicked-back wintertime family meal, enjoyed cuddled up around a roaring fireplace with plenty of warm food, good cheer, and loving friends.

Submitted by Geralyn Walters

Updated on March 5, 2024

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
½ cup sliced carrots
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
3 bay leaves
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground thyme
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup peeled and diced potatoes
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sliced celery
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup diced cooked ham

Directions

Stir together chicken broth, carrots, chicken bouillon, bay leaves, sea salt, pepper, thyme, marjoram, and garlic powder in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes. Add potatoes and onion; cook for 10 minutes more. Add celery; cook until all vegetables are fork-tender, about 10 minutes more.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in flour until smooth. Return the saucepan to medium heat; gradually add milk to butter mixture, whisking constantly, and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 7 minutes.
Stir milk mixture into vegetable mixture. Add corn, Cheddar cheese, and ham; reduce heat to low and simmer until ham is heated through and cheese melts, 10 to 15 minutes.

Recipe Tips

Start white sauce right after adding celery to other vegetables; this will take 10 minutes off the original cooking time.

For a quicker version, use canned diced potatoes, canned carrots, and frozen onions, and eliminate celery. Combine broth, potatoes, carrots, onions, and seasonings in a 5-quart pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes. Prepare white sauce while vegetables are cooking. Combine sauce, vegetables, corn, ham, and cheese; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. This will reduce the total recipe time to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

408	Calories
25g	Fat
30g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 408
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 14g	70%
Cholesterol 76mg	25%
Sodium 2034mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 19g	39%
Vitamin C 19mg	21%
Calcium 369mg	28%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 515mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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