Corny Ham Chowder

Name: Corny Ham Chowder
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 2 c. chopped onions; 4 c. potatoes, chopped; 1/2 c. sliced celery; 2 c. chicken broth; 3 c. cubed ham; 1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn; 1 (16 oz.) can cream-style corn; 2 c. half and half; black pepper to taste; salt to taste; parsley (optional)

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

8 slices bacon
2 c. chopped onions
4 c. potatoes, chopped
1/2 c. sliced celery
2 c. chicken broth
3 c. cubed ham
1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn
1 (16 oz.) can cream-style corn
2 c. half and half
black pepper to taste
salt to taste
parsley (optional)

Directions

1

Fry bacon in skillet until crisp.
2

Drain and reserve 1/4 grease.
3

Saute onions in bacon grease until tender.
4

Combine potatoes, celery, sauteed onions and broth in large saucepan. Bring mixture to boiling, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender.
5

Stir in ham and both cans corn.
6

Add half and half, heat thoroughly and season to taste.
7

Serve with crumbled bacon and parsley sprinkled on top.
8

Makes 8 servings.