Ham and Potato Chowder

Ham and Potato Chowder

from 12tomatoes.com
30 min
1 servings

A creamy and comforting chowder that comes together in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 strips bacon, chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 small carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
  • 2 cups cooked ham, diced
  • 1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp, 8-10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

  2. 2

    Add onion, celery, and carrot to the pot and cook until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

  3. 3

    Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Stir in broth, scraping up any browned on bits from the bottom of the pan.

  5. 5

    Stir in cream, corn, ham, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Stir in bacon, reserving some to top bowls, if desired, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!