Description
A cozy and hearty chowder made with ham, potatoes, and corn, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
- 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 2 cups frozen corn (or fresh if available)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes, cooked ham, frozen corn, chicken broth, thyme, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes in the pot for a thicker texture, leaving some chunks for heartiness.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat through for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika or use smoked ham.
- To make it lighter, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream or use low-fat milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg