Ham and Potato Corn Chowder

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!

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