Corn And Ham Chowder

* Exported from MasterCook *

CORN AND HAM CHOWDER

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tb Butter
1 t Vegie oil
1 md Onion -- diced
2 Shallots -- diced
3/4 c Diced cooked ham
3 c Peeled, cubed raw potatoes
1 Bay leaf
3 tb Chopped fresh parsley
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
3 c Milk
4 c Fresh corn (cut from 8 cobs)
-or 4 c frozen corn
2 tb Flour
1/4 c Chopped fresh basil
Butter
Paprika

In a large pot, melt butter and oil over medium heat.
Saute onion and shallots 5 minutes, until softened not
brown. Add potatoes, 2 c water, bay leaf, parsley,
S&P. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes
until potatoes are JUST tender. Meanwhile warm milk in
saucepan over low heat. Add warm milk and corn to
chowder and stir well. Put the flour in small bowl.
Take 3 to 4 tb of hot broth from pot and mix w/flour
to make a paste. Slowly add to pot, whisking to make a
smooth soup. Let soup simmer 3 to 5 minutes until
thickened and coorn is tender, but not soft. Remove
form heat, stir in basil and serve with butter.

Source: Leftovers by Kathy Grunst.



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