Easy Corn Chowder

Name: Easy Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 1/2 cup, 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 medium unpeeled red potatoes; 1 cup cubed cooked ham; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery; 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 (14 -14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk; 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn; 2 tablespoons sliced chives; salt & fresh ground pepper; cooked crumbled bacon (optional)

Submitted by HLEES12

"My favourite thing about Easter (besides the chocolate of course) is making this soup with mom's leftover ham. Easy it is, great for lunches or dinner. A little sweet, it balances a salty ham well. I can't take credit for it, it is a Pampered Chef recipe....enjoy."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 6 1/2 cup
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

2 medium unpeeled red potatoes
1 cup cubed cooked ham
¹⁄₂ cup diced red bell pepper
¹⁄₂ cup coarsely chopped celery
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (14 -14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
2 tablespoons sliced chives
salt & fresh ground pepper
cooked crumbled bacon (optional)

directions

Cut potatoes and ham into 1/2 inch cubes, set aside.
Dice Bell pepper, and coarsely chop celery.
Heat butter in 3-gt saucepan over meadium heat. Add bell pepper and celery;cook and stir 3-4 minutes. Stir in flour; heat until bubbly. Gradually add broth, evaporated milk and corn, stirring until blended.
Add potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook 10 min or until potatoes are tender. Stir in ham; heat through. Remove from heat; stir chives into soup and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve into bowls and top with bacon if desired.