Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Cook Time: 20 minutes 
Total Time: 30 minutes 
Servings: 6 (2 cup servings)
A lighter, creamy and tasty ham and potato corn chowder that is pure comfort in a bowl!
Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons oil or butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 1/4 cup flour (or rice flour for gluten free)
• 2 cups chicken broth  
• 2 cups milk (or heavy cream)
• 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, diced small and optionally peeled
• 8 ounces ham, diced
• 1 cup corn
• salt and pepper to taste

Adapted from: www.closetcooking.com

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, add the onions, carrots and celery and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
2. Mix in the garlic, thyme and flour and cook until the flour is lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Slowly stir in the broth, deglazing the pan as you go, add the milk and potatoes, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
4. Add the ham and corn, cook until heated and season with salt and pepper.

Note: I’ve made this before and it is very good. Serve with a crusty bread and maybe a salad to round out the meal!

Broccoli Cheese Soup

• Yield: 8 servings
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Broccoli Cheese Soup is creamy and savory, made with a seasoned cheddar cheese base and broccoli in ONE POT.
Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion chopped
• 1/2 cup celery minced
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 6 cups broccoli chopped coarsley
• 1 cup carrots grated finely (about 2 carrots)
• 2 cups whole milk
• 3 cups sharp cheddar 12 ounces - shredded from a block

Instructions

1. Add the butter to a large dutch oven on medium heat with the onions and celery and cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent, stirring occasionally then add in the flour whisking well for 1 minute.
2. Add the broth (very slowly) while whisking well until completely smooth then add in the salt and pepper.
3. Add in the broccoli and carrots and cook on low heat for 10 minutes before adding in the milk and cheddar, whisking well and bringing to a low simmer (do not boil).

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NOTE: I have made this soup and it is warming like your favorite old sweater!

Adapted from: https://dinnerthendessert.com/
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