Easy Ham and Corn Chowder

I have  confession to make – this is the first time I have made corn chowder.  Ok, I have another confession – I don’t like most of the ingredients in this soup – ha! – but most everyone I know likes them so I decided to find a healthy version because I am assuming lots of readers like it too.
Easy Ham and Corn Chowder | simply fresh dinners
Since I’m a beginner chowder-maker, I decided to look around to find some time tested recipes.  I found this one at She Cooks and Bakes! and it was perfect.  I used coconut flour instead of all purpose, doubled the bell pepper and celery and skipped the bacon but everything else is the same.  I realized too late that I put far too much pepper on it for the photos but hey, that’s me – always with the garlic and pepper!
I really enjoyed browsing through the recipes at She Cooks and Bakes! and I highly recommend you pay a visit. The recipes are kid friendly and great for busy, working parents.
This was very quick and easy to make and I have to admit that I like it quite a bit and it was a hit with everyone.  It’s been my experience that corn is usually a sure bet with kids so all you need is a salad and dinner is ready to go.  Cheers!
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Easy Ham and Corn Chowder
Author: She Cooks and Bakes!
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Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 2 medium unpeeled red potatoes
  • 1 cup cubed cooked ham steak with all fat removed
  • 1/2 cup diced red pepper
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon of butter
  • 2 tablespoons of AP flour
  • 14 ounces of homemade chicken broth (if you don’t make your own you can use one can of store bought chicken broth)
  • 1 can of fat-free evaporated milk
  • 1 can creamed corn
  • 1 cup of frozen corn
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cooked crumbled bacon
Instructions
  1. Cut potatoes and ham into 1/2 inch cubes and set aside. Dice bell pepper and chop celery. Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat, add bell pepper and celery cook for about 3 minutes until veggies are crisp and tender. Stir in flour heat until bubbly. Add broth, evaporated milk and creamed corn until blended.
  2. In a small frypan, cook cubed ham until they are crispy.
  3. Add potatoes and bring to a boil, reduce heat and add frozen corn. Cook uncovered for about 10 minutes (potatoes should be tender). stir in ham, heat thoroughly. Remove from heat stir in chives and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Ladle soup into bowls and top with bacon.
Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 210 Fat: 48 Saturated fat: 1 Carbohydrates: 34 Protein: 11

30 Comments

  • Reply
    Stephanie
    November 30, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Oh yum! This would be the perfect meal on this cold Saturday – it looks quite tasty! 🙂 Always love your recipes, sweet friend! Have a beautiful Sunday. Hugs to you!

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    Stephanie
    November 30, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    Okay, I just said have a beautiful Sunday, but it’s actually Saturday – haha 🙂 I hope you have a beautiful Saturday and Sunday! Hugs 🙂

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      Robyn
      December 1, 2013 at 9:06 am

      LOL, it’s no wonder you’re getting your days mixed up while you’re in the middle of a move, Stephanie. I am completely mixed up too with this holiday in the middle of the week. Why on earth do you guys celebrate Thanksgiving on a Thursday? lol
      Thanks for your kind comments. How`s the move going, my friend!

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    Mindy
    November 30, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    I love corn chowder and my husband loves ham so I may have to try one with and one without! My favorite chowder is clam chowder but I can never find a good recipe, hint, hint : )

    • Reply
      Robyn
      December 1, 2013 at 9:10 am

      Hi Mindy,
      I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful.
      I love clam chowder too so I will have to spend some time putting together a healthy formula. It’s been ages since I’ve had any and I’ve never made it. You will be my test subject, lol.
      Thanks for visiting. xx

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    Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl
    December 1, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Oh my, I have got to add to this our menu! I love corn chowder so this is making my mouth water!

    • Reply
      Robyn
      December 2, 2013 at 6:16 am

      Thanks, Pamela. I’m so glad I tried it because now I’m a fan too. Have a great day.

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    Kim
    December 1, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    Yum! This looks easy enough to add to my regular meal plan rotation! And I think that even my picky husband would like it!

    • Reply
      Robyn
      December 2, 2013 at 6:17 am

      Thanks, Kim. I found it to be delicious and so easy too!

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    Nina
    December 2, 2013 at 11:19 am

    It looks easy and delicious!
    Have a nice week, my sweet friend!
    Beijo

    • Reply
      Robyn
      December 4, 2013 at 9:56 am

      Thanks, Nina. Wow, you have been busy this week on your blog. So much cooking and baking!

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    Bam's Kitchen
    December 2, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    I think the addition of the creamed corn makes it nice and thick and slightly sweet with the ham. I have a confession to make I have never made ham and corn chowder either. Have a super week. BAM

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      Robyn
      December 4, 2013 at 7:37 am

      Lol, it was so easy, Bam, I have no idea why I haven’t made it before this. You’re right about the creamed corn – it was the peaches and cream variety so especially sweet. Thanks so much for visiting.

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    Micha @ Cookin' Mimi
    December 3, 2013 at 10:02 am

    This would be the perfect soup for the weather we’ve been having. I’ll be adding this to my menu soon.

    • Reply
      Robyn
      December 4, 2013 at 7:38 am

      I agree, Micha, can’t get enough of the soups these days. Thanks so much for visiting.

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    Abbe @ Abbe's Cooking Antics
    December 3, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    I love soup in any guise, and this looks utterly fab and majorly filling. I’ve never used evaporated milk in savoury cooking, though I love the stuff, so I’ll have to give this a try 🙂 xx

    PS… LOVE your food photos, they’re so real and delicious!

    • Reply
      Robyn
      December 9, 2013 at 2:06 pm

      Hiya Abbe,
      I used low fat evaporated milk so it wasn’t so rich. Thanks so much for your kind words! I really appreciate you stopping by.

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    Becca
    December 3, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Now that looks like a hearty meal for a cold winter day!

    • Reply
      Robyn
      December 4, 2013 at 7:38 am

      Thanks, Becca, and thank you for stopping by.

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    Mary
    December 5, 2013 at 1:23 am

    I love this corn chowder recipe! I featured you this week on my top ten picks at Boogieboard Cottage. Have a blessed week, Mary

    • Reply
      Robyn
      December 5, 2013 at 9:57 am

      Thank you so much, Mary! You made my day again. Very much appreciated.

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    dadriscoll
    December 7, 2013 at 7:48 am

    Yum. Looks delicious, Robyn. I think my dad would love this one. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x

    • Reply
      Robyn
      December 9, 2013 at 2:07 pm

      Thanks, Danielle. I was so glad that it turned out to be something I liked too.

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    Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling
    December 7, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    This looks delicious! Funny that you don’t really like the ingredients….but you’re right that a lot of people do! 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing at Saturday Night Fever!

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      Robyn
      December 9, 2013 at 2:08 pm

      Hi Cathy,
      Thanks for your kind comment. I’m not really a fan of creamy soups or corn and I don’t eat ham so it really was a stretch, lol. I love hooking up with your party though! Have a great week.

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    dianeroark
    January 11, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Your Ham and Corn Chowder soup looks really delicious! I pinned it! Thanks you so much for stopping by and linking up at Saturday Dishes.
    Blessings,
    Diane Roark
    http://www.recipesforourdailybread.com

    • Reply
      Robyn
      January 11, 2014 at 4:34 pm

      Thanks, Diane. Gotta love pinnage! lol

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    Robyn
    January 19, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    I am thinking of trying this in the crock pot. Should get good.

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