Ham and Corn Potato Chowder
🥔 Make It 🍋
Soup Season!
Chop your garlic, onion and carrots. Sauté with some olive oil. Add your ham and sauté. Add 8 potatoes, chopped. Season with paprika, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, a drizzle of honey, the zest of a lemon and its juice. Add enough chicken broth to cover the potatoes then simmer until everything is soft and cooked.
With a potatoes masher, mash up the potatoes until a chunky consistency. Add a can of corn with the liquid, 2 Tablespoons half and half and half a cup sour cream. Mix together
Serve with green onions 🥣
This Ham and Corn Potato Chowder is a perfect blend of hearty ingredients and cozy flavors that make it ideal for any chilly day. Using fresh carrots, onions, and garlic sautéed with olive oil creates a rich base aroma that enhances the soup's depth. The addition of diced ham adds a smoky and savory element that complements the natural sweetness of corn and carrots. Seasoning plays a crucial role in uplifting the chowder’s flavor profile. Paprika brings a mild sweetness and warmth, while crushed red pepper adds a gentle kick to balance the creaminess. A drizzle of honey combined with the zest and juice of a lemon introduces subtle brightness and a hint of sweetness, elevating the overall taste without overpowering the ingredients. Potatoes serve as both a thickener and a hearty component. By mashing about half of the cooked potatoes to a chunky consistency, the soup achieves a satisfying texture that is neither too smooth nor too chunky. Incorporating chicken broth ensures rich savory notes while allowing the vegetables and ham to shine. Adding half and half and sour cream enriches the chowder, giving it a velvety finish and balancing acidity and richness. The final garnish of fresh green onions not only adds color but also a fresh, mild onion flavor that cuts through the creamy base. For those looking to customize, consider swapping the ham for smoked turkey or adding a touch of fresh thyme for an herby twist. This recipe is versatile, allowing you to adjust the spice level or creaminess to your preference. Enjoy this warm, satisfying chowder as a main meal or a hearty starter during the colder months, perfect to share with family and friends.
