Easy Ham and Potato Corn Chowder

Name: Easy Ham and Potato Corn Chowder
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic; 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton); 1 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); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; Additional chopped fresh thyme leaves, if desired

14 Ratings

12 Reviews

Kitchen Tested

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.

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated August 20, 2019

Make With

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 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)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Additional chopped fresh thyme leaves, if desired

Steps

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.

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 Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 330

Calories from Fat: 180

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;