Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Karen

Hearty, creamy chowder loaded with smoked ham, potatoes, and sweet corn.

Can you believe we have just two more summer days left?! I’m a bit sad about it, but I’m excited about fall seasonal things. Call me crazy…I’ve already picked up some mini pumpkins and gourds to decorate the apartment with! :) And I have waited long enough…for soups, chowders, chilis, and everything warm and cozy. T

o kick things off, I’ve got a hearty, creamy chowder loaded with smoked ham, sweet corn, and potatoes.

It’s so filling and warming — the ULTIMATE comfort food!

This creamy chowder is a stand out in my soup collection and I hope it makes it to your recipe rotation.

For this recipe, I used some leftover smoked ham. The ham gives the soup a delicious, savory flavor, and just the perfect amount of smokiness. You can also smoked turkey leg or ham hock if you don’t have any ham.

I love adding smoked ham to creamy dishes like broccoli gratin and mac and cheese. Try adding some diced smoked ham next time you make scalloped potatoes — it’s really good!

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Smoked Ham, Potato and Corn Chowder

Hearty, creamy chowder loaded with smoked ham, potatoes, and sweet corn.

Servings 4

Author Karen @ The Tasty Bite

Ingredients

2 tbsps unsalted butter
1 large onion diced
1 medium carrot peeled and diced
3 tbsps all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 russet potatoes peeled and diced
¼ tsp dried thyme
8 oz smoked ham diced
1 cup corn kernels
Salt and pepper to taste
4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

In a stock pot or Dutch oven, melt butter and saute onions and carrots until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour until blended.
Gradually whisk in milk and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
Add potatoes and thyme. Simmer on low for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add ham and corn, and cook for additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with bacon and parsley; serve immediately.

Notes

*When I purchased the smoked ham at the deli, I asked for it to be sliced into ½ inch thick and then diced it when I got home.
*As the potatoes cook, the soup will thicken up. Add more milk or chicken broth if necessary until desired consistency is reached.