Ham And Corn Chowder

Name: Ham And Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces; 1 c. sliced celery; 1 onion, quartered and thinly sliced; 1/2 c. diced green pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 medium potatoes, diced; 3 c. chicken broth or bouillon; 4 c. whole kernel corn; 4 c. milk; 2 c. cubed ham; 3 Tbsp. minced parsley; 1 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce

14 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

8 slices bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 c. sliced celery
1 onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1/2 c. diced green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
3 medium potatoes, diced
3 c. chicken broth or bouillon
4 c. whole kernel corn
4 c. milk
2 c. cubed ham
3 Tbsp. minced parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce

Directions

1

In a large saucepan,
2

over medium-high heat, saute bacon until nearly crisp.
3

Remove and drain on paper towels; set aside. Remove all but 1/4 cup drippings from saucepan.
4

Add celery, onion, green pepper and garlic.
5

Saute over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and broth.
6

Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
7

Place 2 cups of the corn and 1/2 cup of the milk in a blender.
8

Cover and blend until pureed.
9

Add pureed corn, remaining corn, ham and potatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
10

Stir in remaining 3 1/2 cups milk, 1 tablespoon of the parsley, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Bring to just under boiling. Serve and garnish with reserved bacon pieces and remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.