Ham and Corn Chowder

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

2 quarts

Categories: Main Dish, Pork, Stew

Ingredients

  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 cups cooked ham, diced
  • 2 cups potatoes, cooked and diced small
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Boil water; meanwhile peel and dice potatoes.

  2. Boil for about 10-15 minutes (soft but not too mushy).

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

  4. In a large saucepan, saute the onion and celery in butter until softened.

  5. Stir in the flour and stir until well blended, then gradually add milk.

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

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

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

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