Hug-in-a-Bowl Ham & Corn Chowder
This is one of those special dishes that tastes like home. Every bowl is a warm, comforting hug, created with simple Canadian ingredients, perfect for sharing with friends and family. – Cassidy F., AB
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) Canadian salted butter, divided
- 1 medium onion, diced (1/2-inch/1 cm pieces)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups (500 mL) diced carrots (1/2-inch/1 cm pieces)
- 2 cups (500 mL) diced potatoes (1/2-inch/1 cm pieces)
- 1 cup (250 mL) diced celery (1/2-inch/1 cm pieces)
- 2 cups (500 mL) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh or frozen parsley, divided
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried Italian seasoning
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (500 mL) Canadian milk
- 1 can (12 fl. oz./341 mL) whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 cups (500 mL) diced cooked ham (1/2-inch/1 cm pieces; such as from a boneless half ham)
- 2 cups (500 mL) shredded Canadian medium cheddar cheese
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Preparation
In large saucepan set over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter. Stir in onion and garlic and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until softened.
Stir in carrots, potatoes, celery, chicken broth, 3 tbsp (45 mL) parsley, Italian seasoning and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until carrots and potatoes are cooked through.
Meanwhile, in medium saucepan set over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Whisking, slowly add milk. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until mixture thickens and starts to boil.
Pour milk mixture into vegetable mixture and stir until combined. Stir in corn and ham. Cook until heated through.
Stir in cheddar until melted. Remove from heat, divide evenly among bowls and garnish with remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) parsley.
Tips
If desired, use 1 cup (250 mL) frozen corn kernels in place of the canned corn.
Nutritional information
Per serving| Energy: | 286 Calories |
| Protein: | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate: | 20 g |
| Fat: | 17 g |
| Fibre: | 2.4 g |
| Sodium: | 790 mg |
Top 5 Nutrients
| (% DV*) | |
|---|---|
| Calcium: | 20 % / 259 mg |
| Niacin: | 44 % |
| Vitamin A: | 40 % |
| Thiamin: | 31 % |
| Vitamin B12: | 31 % |
