Soups and Sandwiches Recipes - Corn Chowder

Ingredients    

• 3 Tbs. butter or margarine

• 1 cup diced cooked ham

• 1/2 cup chopped onion

• 1/2 cup chopped celery

• 1/2 cup chopped green or red pepper

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup diced potatoes

• 1/8 tsp. pepper

• 1 1/2 cups milk

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1 17-oz. can Whole Kernel Golden Corn

• 1 2-oz. jar Sliced Pimientos, drained Paprika

Makes 6 servings

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Method:

1. Melt butter in large saucepan. Sauté ham 5 minutes and set aside. Sauté onion, celery and green pepper until onion is transparent.

2. Add chicken broth, potatoes, and pepper. Cover and cook over moderate heat about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender.

3. Add milk, cream, corn, reserved ham and pimientos. Reduce heat and cook until thoroughly heated. Do not boil.

4. Spoon into bowls and garnish each serving with paprika.