Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder
Description
This delicious, cheesy ham and corn chowder is the perfect solution for a cold winter night and is always a crowd-pleasing, family-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
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2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
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1/2 cup sliced carrots
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2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
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3 bay leaves
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
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1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 cup peeled and diced potatoes
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup sliced celery
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups milk
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1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
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1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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1 cup diced cooked ham
Directions
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Stir together chicken broth, carrots, chicken bouillon, bay leaves, sea salt, pepper, thyme, marjoram, and garlic powder in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes. Add potatoes and onion; cook for 10 minutes more. Add celery; cook until all vegetables are fork-tender, about 10 minutes more.
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Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in flour until smooth. Return the saucepan to medium heat; gradually add milk to butter mixture, whisking constantly, and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 7 minutes.
3
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.