Ham and Potato Corn Chowder

 

Ham and Potato Corn Chowder

Ham and Potato Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 3 T. olive oil
• 1 onion diced
• 2 carrots peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 c. flour
• 2 c. chicken broth
• 2 c. whole milk
• 1 1/2 lb. potatoes peeled and diced
• 8 oz. ham diced
• 1 c. frozen corn
• salt and pepper

Instructions

• Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.  Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook until tender, about 8 - 10 minutes.
• Add the garlic, thyme and flour to the Dutch oven.  Cook until the flour is lightly browned, 2 - 3 minutes.
• Slowly stir in the broth using the liquid to deglaze the pan.  Add the milk and potatoes, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.  Simmer until the potatoes are tender, 12 - 20 minutes.
• Add the ham and the corn, cook until heated.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.