Smoky Ham-And-Corn Chowder

Name: Smoky Ham-And-Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 ears corn, kernels cut off and cobs reserved; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 one half lb. piece ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice (rind removed and reserved); 2 cups heavy cream; 1 lb baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper

Submitted by KathyP53

"Deliciously smoky and satisfying."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 ears corn, kernels cut off and cobs reserved
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 one half lb. piece ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice (rind removed and reserved)
2 cups heavy cream
1 lb baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

directions

Using back of a kinife and working over a medium bowl, scrape the corn cobs to release any pulp and juices; reserve the cobs.
In an medium soup pot, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 6 minutes. Add 3 cups of water, the ham rind and the corn cobs, pulp and juices and bring to a simmer. Cook over moderately low heat for 5 minutes; discard the cobs and ham rind. Add the cream and potatoes, bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add the corn kernels and ham and simmer untiil the corn and potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, ladle into bowls and serve.
Can be refrigerated over night.