Ham and Cheese Chowder

Cook up a quick pot of creamy ham and cheese chowder with potatoes, carrots, and corn on a chilly weeknight.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 465 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
• ½ cup sliced carrots
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 1 ½ cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 2 cups peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine potatoes, broth, carrots, and garlic in a large pot and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add corn and ham. Reduce heat to lowest setting.

Step 2

While soup simmers, melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in cornstarch. Add milk and whisk to combine. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted, about 2 minutes. Pour mixture into the pot with the soup. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes more, or until ready to serve.