Heartland Corn Chowder
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By Just A Pinch KitchenCrew
Ingredients
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1.5 lbsmoked ham bones
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3medium onions, peeled and quartered
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3medium carrots, peeled and quartered
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3medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
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4celery ribs, quartered
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1green bell pepper, chopped
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2bay leaves
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2 tspdried thyme
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1 tspsalt
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1/4 tspfreshly ground black pepper
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3 qtwater
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2 cmilk
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4 ccorn kernels, fresh
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8 slicebacon, cooked and crumbled
How to Make Heartland Corn Chowder
- 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.
- Cook at a slow boil for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- Strain the broth and discard the bay leaves and bones, reserving the ham and vegetables.
- Skim off and discard fat from the broth.
- Puree the cooked vegetables and ham in a food processor until smooth.
- Bring the broth to a boil again and add the pureed vegetables, milk and corn.
- Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve, sprinkled with bacon.
About Heartland Corn Chowder
Course/Dish: Chowders
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
