GRANDMA'S HAM, POTATO & CORN CHOWDER

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Another 1 of my grandma's recipes she relied on in tough economic times since most people had these ingredients on hand. The ham was from Christmas that I chopped and put in a zippered plastic bag in the freezer.

Provided by sherry monfils

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 medium red potatoes, cubed
1/2 c diced onions
2 Tbsp butter
1 12 oz can fat free evaporated milk
1/3 c milk, i used 1% milk
1/4 c light cream
8 oz cooked left over ham, cut into small chunks
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1 can(s) 17 oz, cream style corn
1/3 c frozen sweet corn
salt & pepper to taste
pinch paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Wash potatoes and cut into small cubes. Place in a medium pot w/ water to cover. Bring to a boil. Boil only until just starting to get tender. Drain and set aside.
  • 2. In large pot over med-high heat, add butter. When melted, add onions. Stir and cook for 4 mins. Add ham, cook and stir another 4 mins. add the can of milk, the 1/3 cup of milk, cream of mushroom soup & potatoes.
  • 3. Add frozen corn, stir, cover and cook over low heat about 15 mins, stirring often. Add cream style corn, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil & then reduce heat to simmer. Cook another 15 mins. Add cream, cook 5 more mins. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with paprika.

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