Ham and Corn Chowder

Yield – 8 servings

Preparation Time – 10 minutes

Cooking Time – 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter (8 Tbsp)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 3 tsp minced garlic
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 8 oz. smoked ham, diced
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp mustard powder
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 cups corn (frozen, fresh, or drained from a can)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

• To a large saucepan or stockpot, add butter, onion, celery, garlic, and bell pepper. Saute for 3-5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and the bell pepper is tender.
• Add ham, chicken stock, potatoes, and all the spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir in the corn and cream and bring the heat up to medium. Bring to a boil once again, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to thicken the chowder.
• Serve Ham & Corn Chowder warm.