Ham And Corn Chowder

Name: Ham And Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 8 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 cup sliced celery; 1/2 cup diced green pepper; 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes (about 3 medium); 3 cups chicken broth; 4 cups whole milk, divided; 4 cups fresh or frozen whole kernel corn, divided; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional

14 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

8 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup diced green pepper
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes (about 3 medium)
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups whole milk, divided
4 cups fresh or frozen whole kernel corn, divided
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towel to drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings in pan. Saute the onion, celery and green pepper in drippings for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
2

Place 1/2 cup milk and 2 cups corn in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Pour into saucepan. Add ham and remaining corn; simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the butter, parsley, salt, pepper, pepper sauce if desired and remaining milk; heat through. Garnish with bacon.