Easy Ham and Potato Corn Chowder

Prep 25 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 6

This is a soup worth serving for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to date nights in to dinner parties with friends. Cozy up to a bowl filled with potatoes, corn and ham in a thick, creamy soup and you’ll instantly understand why this chowder is rated five stars. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated August 20, 2019

Make with

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

tablespoons butter

teaspoons finely chopped garlic

cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

package (20 oz) refrigerated diced potatoes with onions

1 1/2

cups frozen whole kernel sweet corn

1 1/2

cups diced cooked ham (8 oz)

tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

cup heavy whipping cream

Additional chopped fresh thyme leaves, if desired

Steps

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1

In 3- to 4-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant.
2

Add chicken broth, potatoes, frozen corn, ham, 1 tablespoon thyme, the salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. With potato masher, carefully mash potatoes to thicken chowder.
3

Stir in whipping cream; heat 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with additional thyme leaves.

Expert Tips

A boneless cooked ham steak or leftover ham works great for this recipe.
Mashing the potatoes creates a thick and creamy texture you typically find in a chowder.
Serve with Pillsbury™ French bread on the side for dipping.
Love ham-based soups? Check out all of our Ham Soup recipes to add to your weeknight dinner menu.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 330
Calories from Fat: 180

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 19g; 30%
Saturated Fat 11g 56% Trans Fat 1/2g
Cholesterol: 75mg; 25%
Sodium: 1230mg; 51%
Potassium: 280mg; 8%
Total Carbohydrate: 28g; 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Sugars 3g
Protein: 12g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%
Vitamin C: 8%; 8%
Calcium: 4%; 4%
Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;