Corn Chowder With Red Potatoes

Name: Corn Chowder With Red Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter oil; 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham; onion 1 med., coarsely chopped; 1 celery rib coarsely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; red potatoes 4 med., scrubbed and cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 2 cups chicken broth or water; 16 ounces cream style corn; 2 cups milk fresh or canned; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons flour

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter oil
1/2 cup chopped cooked ham
onion 1 med., coarsely chopped
1 celery rib coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
red potatoes 4 med., scrubbed and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups chicken broth or water
16 ounces cream style corn
2 cups milk fresh or canned
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour

Directions

1

Melt butter over medium heat.
2

Add ham, onion and celery.
3

Saute until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
4

Add the thyme and potatoes and cook, stirring for a few minutes.
5

Add broth and bring to a boil.
6

Lower the heat, add salt to taste and simmer until potatoes are almost tender, about 15 minutes.
7

Add the corn and milk and heat until simmering.
8

In a small bowl, stir the butter and flour together to make a smooth paste.
9

Add a cupful of the hot soup to the paste, and whisk