Smoked Ham & Corn Chowder

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It’s finally fall. Yippee I suppose. Who am I kidding? I’m still hanging on to summer! We will be headed out to our final campout of the season this weekend and I’ll be savoring every second. While I admittedly have a hard time letting go of the insanely hot weather, there is one thing I welcome with open arms: SOUP SEASON! Yes, I do realize you can have soup any day of the year – but there’s something so perfect about it as the weather begins to cool down.  I’ve been on a kick lately.  Anything SMOKED! You see a friend from work brought in some meat that her husband smoked for hours and hours on end and I nearly lost my mind. It was ah-ma-zing. For realz. A couple of weekends ago we went to the state fair with friends and I was [this] close to being sold a smoker. I wanted it bad. Finally, I attended Feast Portland this last weekend and one of the nighttime events I had the joy of partaking in was Smoked! (that’s the name of the event). Everything was wither smoked or cooked over an open flame. Oh. My. HEAVENLY!! 

So I’m sure you’re wondering what ALL of that has to do with my chowder eh? Well as you know I’m a huge Boar’s Head meats fan. Like huge. When I found out they had Boar’s Head SmokeMaster^™ Black Forest Ham I almost couldn’t get my hands on it fast enough. With this delicious ham you get to enjoy a flavor rarely experienced in America. Crafted with the finest ingredients and exceptional care, this ham is naturally smoked with imported German beechwood. The result, a ham with a delicious, distinct flavor that is rich and smooth. Have I sold you yet? It’s killer folks. I’m not gonna lie. While I don’t currently have my own smoker {it’s on my wishlist} I generally buy my meat already smoked.  What are your favorite meats to smoke? Favorite recipes? Jump on over to enter the Smokemaster Boar’s Head Smoke House Rules Sweepstakes, and enter for a chance to win a gift card by sharing your own culinary rules for creating the perfect smoked recipes! 

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Smoked Ham & Corn Chowder

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Smoked Ham & Corn Chowder

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 8

Calories: 336 kcal

Author: Yvonne

If you love the taste of smoked meat, you will love this Smoked Ham & Corn Chowder that's simple to throw together, packed with flavor, and perfect for any night of the week! Your whole family will fall in love with this easy dinner idea. Pair with your favorite salad and serve with warm crusty bread!

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Ingredients

• 3 celery ribs diced
• 1 large onion diced
• 1 large clove garlic minced
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. whole wheat flour
• 2 c. whole milk
• 1 c. heavy cream
• 2 c. Boar’s Head SmokeMaster™ Black Forest Ham diced
• 2 large russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 14 3/4 ounce can cream-style corn
• 1 1/2 c. frozen corn
• 6 scallions chopped
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Instructions

1. Boil water; meanwhile peel and dice potatoes. Boil for about 10-15 minutes.   

2. Meanwhile, dice up ham, onion, celery. 

3. In a large saucepan, saute the onion and celery in butter until softened. Stir in the flour and stir until well blended, then gradually add milk and cream.

4. Bring to a boil while stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes.

5. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. 

6. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Food.com

Nutrition Facts

Smoked Ham & Corn Chowder

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 86mg29%

Sodium 803mg35%

Potassium 680mg19%

Carbohydrates 30g10%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 715IU14%

Vitamin C 9.2mg11%

Calcium 111mg11%

Iron 2.1mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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