Corn Chowder

By claussen74

Ingredients

• 2 medium unpeeled red potatoes, cubed
• 1 c cued cooked ham, cubed
• 1/2 c diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 c coarsely chopped celery
• 1 tsp butter
• 2 T flour
• 1 can chicken broth
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 1 can creamed corn
• 2 T sliced chives
• salt & pepper to taste
• crumbled bacon

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Heat butter over medium heat and saute pepper and celery until crisp-tender. Stir in flour; heat until bubbly. Gradually add broth, evaporated milk and corn. Whisk until blended.

Add potatoes, bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncoverd for 10 mins, or until potatoes are tender. Stir in ham, heat through. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Top with bacon, if desired.