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A close up picture of the finished Ham and Potato Corn Chowder in a large pot.
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5 from 4 votes

Ham and Corn Chowder

Ham and Corn Chowder is a creamy soup brimming with ham, potatoes, corn, and bacon. It’s an easy and flavorful recipe perfect for using leftover ham. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, chowder, potatoes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 334kcal
Cost: $8.96

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • whisk
  • mixing spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ham diced
  • 2 Russet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and roughly chopped, plus more for garnish if you like
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small about ½ cup white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup celery sliced thin
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups milk 2% or whole
  • 1 ½ cup corn kernels frozen or 1 (15.25 oz) can drained
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

FOR SERVING (both optional):

  • Chives or green onions thinly sliced
  • Bacon crumbles

Instructions

COOK AROMATICS:

  • In a dutch oven or large pot, melt butter.
  • Stir in onion, celery, and garlic.
  • Cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

MAKE ROUX:

  • Whisk in flour, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly whisk in 1 cup of chicken broth, whisking constantly.

MAKE SOUP:

  • Pour in the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Add oregano, thyme, and bay leaf.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

COOK SOUP:

  • Stir in potatoes and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Cover with lid and cook 15 minutes or until potatoes are nearly fork tender.
  • Add ham and corn.
  • Cook for 5 minutes longer or until potatoes are fork tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add milk and bacon.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.

FINISH AND SERVE:

  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Garnish with bacon and chives if you like.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1125mg | Potassium: 709mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 2mg