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Contest-Winning Ham and Corn Chowder

Name: Contest-Winning Ham and Corn Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts)
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 2 cups cubed cooked potatoes; 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn; 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn; 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt

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3 Reviews

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sharon Price

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Dec. 19, 2023

I'm always on the lookout for easy soups because my husband and I love them, particularly in the winter months. This cream chowder gets a little kick from cayenne and chopped jalapeno pepper. Extra servings freeze very well. —Sharon Price Caldwell, Idaho

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Contest-Winning Ham and Corn Chowder

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Yield:8 servings (2 quarts)

Prep:10 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups cubed cooked potatoes
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

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Directions

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In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion and jalapeno in butter until vegetables are tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.