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It’s soup season! This Potato Corn Chowder is a tasty, hearty and easy to prepare soup you can add to your weekly meal planning, or as a side to your Thanksgiving dinner menu.
The Best Potato Corn Chowder
Makes six 1-cup servings
Ingredients:
2 medium unpeeled potatoes
1 cup cubed cooked ham
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced celery (I didn’t have celery, so left it out)
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14-14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
1 can (15 ounces) creamed corn
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Cooked crumbled bacon (optional)
Preparation:
1. Cut potatoes and ham into 1/2-inch cubes; set aside. Dice bell pepper and chop celery. Heat butter in a Dutch Oven or 3 Qt saucepan over medium heat. Add bell pepper and celery; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in flour; heat until bubbly. Gradually add broth, evaporated milk and corn, whisking until blended.
2. Add potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in ham; heat through. Remove from heat; season with salt and black pepper. Ladle soup into bowls top with crumbled bacon, if desired.
Recipe inspired by: Pampered Chef
Another option for serving is to have it as a side with your after Thanksgiving turkey sandwiches. The creaminess along with the chunks of potato and corn are extremely flavorful together and satisfying.
Leanne
Thursday 10th of November 2016
sounds delicious Laurie - I've never had chowder (it is an American thing I think??) but this looks easy enough even for my basic cooking skills :)
Jennifer Dunham
Wednesday 9th of November 2016
This looks so delicious but simple! I love the addition of a bell pepper, that is something I haven't thought of. I definitely think I will be trying it this weekend.
Laurie Oien
Wednesday 9th of November 2016
Jennifer, it is simple and personally I like a good chunky soup that makes for a hearty meal. I hope this is a keeper for you.
Sarah Harris | Makesmewander.com
Wednesday 9th of November 2016
So excited for soup season! Thanks for the inspiration!
Laurie Oien
Wednesday 9th of November 2016
This will be a good one to kick off the season! Hope you try.