Name: Ham, Potato, and Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; .5 cup minced onion; 2 cups diced ham; 2 cups sliced carrots; 2.5 cups diced potatoes (1 inch cubes); 2 cups chicken broth; 1.5 cups frozen corn; 1 tsp black pepper; .5 tsp thyme; 1 tbsp salt; 2 cups half and half; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 3-4 tbsp water; .5 cup bacon crumbles; 1.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I prefer sharp)

Ham, Potato, and Corn Chowder

Gigi Ropp

Perfect for leftover holiday ham!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Equipment

1 Pressure Cooker I use a 6qt Instantpot

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
.5 cup minced onion
2 cups diced ham
2 cups sliced carrots
2.5 cups diced potatoes 1 inch cubes
2 cups chicken broth
1.5 cups frozen corn
1 tsp black pepper
.5 tsp thyme
1 tbsp salt
2 cups half and half
3 tbsp cornstarch
3-4 tbsp water
.5 cup bacon crumbles
1.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese I prefer sharp

Instructions

Add olive oil and onions to instant pot and turn it on Saute mode for 4 minutes stirring
Add diced ham, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, chicken broth, frozen corn, pepper, salt, and thyme
Cook for 4 minutes on "Soup" mode or Manual High Pressure
Once the time is up, let it rest while pressurized for 10 minutes before manually releasing
Stir .5 cup of broth from instant pot into 2 cups half and half to temper and then add to instant pot
Stir cornstarch into water to make a slurry. Once smooth, add it to the pot and stir
Turn the instant pot to "Sauté" and add bacon and cheddar cheese stirring until smooth
Remove from heat and enjoy!

Keyword Soup