Potato Corn Chowder

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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.