Best Corn And Ham Soup Recipes

WHITE BEAN AND HAM HOCK SOUP WITH ARUGULA AND CORN BREAD CROUTONS

Steps:

• Make soup:
• Soak beans in cold water to cover overnight (8 hours). Drain and rinse well.
• Simmer ham hocks in 6 cups water in a 3-quart saucepan, partially covered, skimming foam as necessary, 1 hour. Reserve 4 cups cooking liquid and drain ham hocks.
• Heat bacon drippings in an 8-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onion and garlic, stirring, until softened. Add tomatoes and thyme and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add soaked beans, broth, ham hocks, and reserved cooking liquid and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
• Make croutons while soup simmers:
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Melt butter with garlic and toss together with corn bread cubes in a shallow baking pan. Toast in middle of oven until lightly browned and crisp on the outside, about 15 minutes.
• Prepare soup for serving:
• Remove ham hocks and shred meat. Return meat to soup and stir in arugula. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco.
• Serve soup topped with croutons.

CORN SOUP WITH POTATOES AND SMOKED HAM

Steps:

• Melt lard in heavy large pot over high heat. Add ham steak, onion, both bell peppers, and garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add corn and stir 5 minutes. Add ham hock and potato, then 5 cups water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer partially covered 1 hour. Remove ham hock. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.)

CORN AND HAM SOUP

Steps:

• In saucepan, combine all ingredients except cream. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
• Stir in heavy cream. Heat through, but DO NOT BOIL.
• Garnish with whipped cream and chives, if desired.