With fall fast approaching and longing for a steaming bowl of soup, I dug into the huge pile of my recipes that I have yet to put here, and came across this one! A hearty rich chowder that will keep you warm from the icy cold north winds!
Provided by Wildflour
Categories Chowders
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In large (3-quart or so) saucepan,combine broth, onion and carrots.
- Tie together bay leaf and fresh herbs to make a bouquet garni.
- Add to saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
- Remove herbs. Remove pan from heat.
- Dice canned potatoes *reserving 1 cup. Set 1 cup's worth aside.
- Put rest of potatoes and 1 can of corn in the blender. Blend til smooth, add to saucepan. (*You can also do this in the saucepan instead of the blender with a Magic Wand hand mixer.).
- Return pan to heat (about medium), and add the rest of the potatoes (the 1 cup you reserved), the second can of corn, the half and half and the diced ham.
- Bring just to a boil, reduce heat and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- Stir in pimientos and parsley.
- Season with a little pepper or hot sauce if desired, to taste.
- Taste for saltiness, add salt only if needed. *Ham can be very salty so be careful adding only a little at a time.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional parsley.
- Serve with warm crusty bread or fresh baked cornbread and butter!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.4, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 1497.8, Carbohydrate 91, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 10.6, Protein 16.8
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