Corn and Ham Chowder
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp
- butter
- 1 tsp
- vegetable oil
- 1 medium
- onion, diced
- 2
- shallots, diced
- 3/4 c
- ham, cooked and diced
- 3 c
- potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1
- bay leaf
- 3 Tbsp
- parsley, fresh and chopped
- pinch
- salt
- pinch
- pepper
- 3 c
- milk
- 4 c
- corn
- 2 Tbsp
- flour
- 1/4 c
- basil, fresh
- paprika
How to Make Corn and Ham Chowder
- 1In a large pot, melt butter and oil over medium heat; saute onion and shallots 5 minutes, until softened not brown.
- 2Add potatoes, 2 cups water, bay leaf, parsley, salt and pepper; bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes until potatoes are JUST tender.
- 3Meanwhile warm milk in saucepan over low heat; add warm milk and corn to chowder and stir well.
- 4Put the flour in small bowl.
- 5Take 3 to 4 tablespoons of hot broth from pot and mix with flour to make a paste; slowly add to pot, whisking to make a smooth soup.
- 6Let soup simmer 3 to 5 minutes until thickened and corn is tender, but not soft.
- 7Remove form heat, stir in basil. Sprinkle with paprika.
About Corn and Ham Chowder
Course/Dish: Chowders, Vegetable Soup
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
