Cheesy Ham and Corn Chowder

Summary
Cheesy Ham and Corn ChowderChowders always bring to mind a picture of a cozy, kicked-back, winter-time family meal; cuddled up around a roaring fireplace with plenty of warm food, good cheer and loving friends. This one is a Sunday night family favorite - easy on the cook (and the cook's pocketbook), yet sure to bring raves from the hubby and kids. Enjoy!
Integrated
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
- 3 eaches bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup peeled and diced potatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
Directions
Stir chicken broth, carrots, chicken bouillon, bay leaves, sea salt, pepper, thyme, marjoram, and garlic powder together 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.
Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk flour into butter until smooth. Return saucepan to medium heat; gradually add milk to butter mixture, whisking constantly, and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 7 minutes.
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.
Per Serving:
- 408.3 calories
- protein 19.3g 39% DV
- carbohydrates 29.5g 10% DV
- fat 24.6g 38% DV
- cholesterol 75.7mg 25% DV
- sodium 2034.2mg 81% DV.
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