Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder
Soups, Stews and Chili Chowders
Chowders always bring to mind a picture of a cozy, kicked-back, winter-time family meal; cuddled up around a roaring fireplace with plenty of warm food, good cheer and loving friends. This one is a Sunday night family favorite - easy on the cook (and the cook's pocketbook), yet sure to bring raves from the hubby and kids. Enjoy!
Servings per recipe: 6
Calories per serving: 408
Preparation time: 25m
Total cooking time: 1h 15m
Ingredients:
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
- 3 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup peeled and diced potatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
Directions:
- 1 Stir chicken broth, carrots, chicken bouillon, bay leaves, sea salt, pepper, thyme, marjoram, and garlic powder together in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes. Add potatoes and onion; cook for 10 minutes more. Add celery; cook until all vegetables are fork tender, about 10 minutes more.
- 2 Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk flour into butter until smooth. Return saucepan to medium heat; gradually add milk to butter mixture, whisking constantly, and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 7 minutes.
- 3 Stir milk mixture into vegetable mixture; add corn, Cheddar cheese, and ham, reduce heat to low, and simmer until ham is heated through and cheese melts, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrion facts:
| Total Fat | 24.6g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0g | |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 2034mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 29.5g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5g | 10% |
| Protein | 19.3g | 39% |
| Sugars | 8g | |
| Vitamin A | 2649IU | |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | |
| Calcium | 369mg | |
| Iron | 3mg | |
| Thiamin | 0mg | |
| Niacin | 6mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | |
| Magnesium | 49mg | |
| Folate | 67mcg |
