CHEESY HAM & CORN CHOWDER

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When the day calls for a warm bowl of chunky soup, we make a big pot of the goods-potatoes, corn, ham and cheese. -Andrea Laidlaw, Shady Side, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 8h55m

Yield 12 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed (about 20 ounces)
4 cups cubed deli ham
2 small onions, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Place the first 8 ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Cook, covered, on high 20-30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add cheese, sour cream and parsley. Stir until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.