Heartland Corn Chowder

* Exported from MasterCook *

HEARTLAND CORN CHOWDER

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 lb Smoked ham bones
3 md Onions, peeled and quartered
3 md Carrots, peeled and
-quartered
3 md Potatoes, peeled and
-quartered
4 Ribs celery (inside stalks),
-chopped
1 Green bell pepper, seeded
-and sliced
2 Bay leaves
2 ts Dried thyme
1 t Salt
1/4 ts Freshly ground black pepper
3 qt Water
2 c Fresh milk
4 c Fresh corn kernels
8 sl Bacon, cooked and crumbled

Place ham bones, onions, carrots, potatoes, celery,
green pepper, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper in
the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Cook at a slow boil for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Strain the
broth and discard the bay leaves and bones, reserving
the ham and vegetables. Skim off and discard fat from
the broth. Puree the cooked vegetables and ham in a
food processor until smooth. Bring the broth to a boil
again and add the pureed vegetables, milk and corn.
Let simmer for 5 minutes. Serve, sprinkled with bacon.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

[MID-ATLANTIC COUNTRY; November 1990]

Posted by Fred Peters.



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