Creamy Corn and Ham Soup

Name: Creamy Corn and Ham Soup
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: Soup; 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter; 6 cups (1.5 L) fresh corn nibblets or 26 oz (750 g) defrosted frozen corn niblets; 1 onion chopped; 3 cups (750 mL) Milk; Topping; 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter; 1 cup (250 mL) cooked ham diced small; 1 red bell pepper diced small; 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh chives chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

Our dietitians' favourite

A smooth, easy-cooking everyday soup that will delight family and foodies alike.

Prep: 20 min
Cooking: 30 min

Yields 6 servings

Ingredients

Soup
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
6 cups (1.5 L) fresh corn nibblets or 26 oz (750 g) defrosted frozen corn niblets
1 onion chopped
3 cups (750 mL) Milk
Topping
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
1 cup (250 mL) cooked ham diced small
1 red bell pepper diced small
1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh chives chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

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Preparation

Soup:

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Sauté the corn and onion for 5 minutes, stirring. Add milk, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 12 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, strain out 1 cup (250 mL) of niblets and set aside. Purée the remaining soup using a hand blender and strain. Adjust seasoning.

Topping:

In skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add ham and red pepper and cook 5 minutes. Add the reserved corn and chives. Divide hot soup into bowls. Sprinkle topping and serve.