Ham and Corn Chowder

By Jeannine13

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Ingredients

• 8 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper
• 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes (about 3 medium)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups whole milk, divided
• 4 cups fresh or frozen whole kernel corn, divided
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon to paper
towel to drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings in pan. Saute the onion,
celery and green pepper in drippings for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and
broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Place 1/2 cup milk and 2 cups corn in a blender; cover and process
until pureed. Pour into saucepan. Add ham and remaining corn; simmer
for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the butter,
parsley, salt, pepper, pepper sauce if desired and remaining milk;
heat through. Garnish with bacon. Yield: 10-12 servings (3 quarts).