heartland corn chowder

How To Make heartland corn chowder

• 1

  Place ham bones, onions, carrots, potatoes, celery, green pepper, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper in the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• 2

  Cook at a slow boil for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
• 3

  Strain the broth and discard the bay leaves and bones, reserving the ham and vegetables.
• 4

  Skim off and discard fat from the broth.
• 5

  Puree the cooked vegetables and ham in a food processor until smooth.
• 6

  Bring the broth to a boil again and add the pureed vegetables, milk and corn.
• 7

  Let simmer for 5 minutes.
• 8

  Serve, sprinkled with bacon.
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