Corn and Ham Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of hearty and comforting Corn and Ham Soup, a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for busy weeknights or casual family meals. This creamy soup combines tender diced potatoes, sweet corn kernels, and savory chunks of ham to create a soul-warming dish that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Sautéed aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery form the flavorful base, while a touch of dried thyme adds a rustic, herbaceous note. Thickened with all-purpose flour and enriched with whole milk, this soup achieves the perfect creamy consistency without being overly heavy. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot wonder serves beautifully with crusty bread or a side salad, making it an ideal choice for a wholesome, stress-free dinner. Don't forget to garnish with fresh parsley for an extra pop of color and freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 medium celery stalk, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Add the whole milk and diced potato to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the potato is tender.
Stir in the diced ham, frozen corn kernels, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.0 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 366 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 10914 mg | 475% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.2 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.1 g | ||
| Protein | 150.1 g | 300% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 595 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 5604 mg | 119% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
