AuthorKathleen GloverCategoryMain Meals, Pork, SoupsDifficultyBeginnerLast week I was snowed in and needed something indulgent and warm to get me over the cabin fever I'm feeling from this long winter. And there's nothing better on a cold winter day than a warm bowl of comforting soup. Our cheesy ham and corn chowder is a deliciously creamy soup, that will keep your belly and your heart full. This dish has everything you need, melted cheese, ham, and even veggies like corn and potatoes. Pair this soup with some crusty bread and you've got an ideal winter meal.
Stir chicken broth, carrots, chicken bouillon, bay leaves, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder together in a pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes.
Add potatoes and onion; cook for 10 minutes more. Add green onion; cook until all vegetables are fork tender, about 10 minutes more.
In a saucepan, melt butter 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.
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. Serve hot.
Ingredients
Directions
Stir chicken broth, carrots, chicken bouillon, bay leaves, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder together in a pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes.
Add potatoes and onion; cook for 10 minutes more. Add green onion; cook until all vegetables are fork tender, about 10 minutes more.
In a saucepan, melt butter 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.
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. Serve hot.