Ham and Corn Chowder is the perfect soup. It’s easy to make, rich and creamy and everyone absolutely loves it! A juicy Honey Baked Ham what my family always prefers for holiday meals (although I love a traditional roast turkey with stuffing, there is power in numbers).
I always make an extra big ham so I can be sure to have lots of leftover ham for recipes and easy meals for days!
Ham Chowder
I’m one of those people who can’t just cook a little, I always make a huge feast including a ham big enough to feed an additional 47 people (who aren’t invited) along with our family of 6. The great thing is that we usually have leftovers so I can make things like Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole, Easy Ham and Potato Soup and this amazing Ham and Corn Chowder!
Comforting and Versatile
Soup is a wonderfully comforting and versatile meal whether it’s a slow cooker soup or a quick 20 Minute Broccoli and Cheese Soup! This recipe features loads of fresh corn and ham in a rich creamy broth to warm your belly from the inside out!
How to Make Ham Chowder
Making this Ham and Corn Chowder recipe is as easy as 1,2,3!
- Cook bacon and onion.
- Add remaining veggies, ham and broth and simmer.
- Add milk/cream and thicken.
Toppings
I like to top this with crumbled bacon and green onions but of course adding cheese is another amazing way to enjoy this recipe! You can sprinkle a little on top when serving or stir in 1 1/2 cups of sharp cheddar after you have removed the soup from the heat.
More Ham Soup Recipes
- Ham Bone Soup (Slow Cooker) – Easy and delicious!
- Ham and Bean Soup {Crock Pot Version} – Reader favorite!
- Split Pea Soup – So good
- Black Eyed Peas Recipe (with Ham) – Classic Southern recipe!
- Easy Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup – Personal favorite recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon diced
- ½ large onion diced
- 1 ½ cups diced potatoes peeled
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 ½ cups diced ham
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk or use ½ cream
Instructions
- Add bacon and onion to a pot over medium high heat. Cook until onion is translucent. Add potato, red pepper, thyme, pepper and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer 8 minutes.
- Add corn and ham. Simmer an additional 7 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through.
- Stir together milk and flour. Add into ham mixture and bring to a boil while stirring. Let boil 2 minutes.
- Garnish with crumbled bacon and green onions if desired
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dinner
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I have been looking for a simple warm me up kinda dish…..n this is perfect….I have picky eaters…I know they gonna love…. I tried a couple of other simple recipes…my family loves em…thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes with FB …
That’s great Jenny, I am so glad your family enjoyed this soup as much as mine does!
This ham and corn chowder was delicious! A great way to use up leftover ham. A nice change from ham and pea soup. My family loved it!
I am so glad you liked this recipe Carol!
What’s the serving size?
This recipe has 6 servings. Serving size will be approximately 1 ⅓ cup or so.
This recipe is delish. I did modify it a little adding cauliflower instead of potato’s and I threw a few mushrooms in at the beginning. At the end I added a little shredded chedder on top with some green onion. I’d write more but I have to go get another bowl. Bon Appetite
I made it exactly as the recipe calls. It was the perfect dinner for a cold winter day. The whole family loves it, even two picky kids. I’ll definitely be saving this recipe to make again and again.
I am so glad your family liked this recipe Joann!
This is so delicious and easy to make. Also inexpensive. Very good for a cold day when you want something warm and yummy. I added cheddar cheese in top once I placed it in my bowl. A must try!
Absolutely Delicious ! My kids love it as well! I will continue to make this on a regular basis.
I’m so glad your family loved it!
This was amazing! My children and I loved this!!
I’m so glad your family loved this recipe!
Made this yesterday and it was delicious!!
I did add some garlic and extra pepper to it!
Delicious!
I’m so glad you loved it!
Has anyone tried cabage with this? I have 1/4 head and i thought of making it with leftover easter ham. I wanna do it in a crockpot as well.
Ham and corn chowderr
I didn’t have any bacon so I used coconut oil. I also used O’Brien potatoes, the rest of the ingredients were as the recipe called for. It was Delicious, and my fussy husband loved it! Awesome recipe!
I’m so glad your family loved it Diane!
Delicious recipe. Will definitely be making this again. Quick and easy ingredients with strong flavor. The only thing I used was the low sodium chicken broth instead of regular. Still came out with full flavor.
Awesome! So glad that it turned out great!
Soups look yummy!
Creamy bacon corn chowder was fabulous
So glad you loved it!
how would you make this in a crockpot?
I would follow the cook time is this recipe here: https://www.spendwithpennies.com/slow-cooker-recipe-bacon-corn-chowder/
I think I would use less canned corn, and add creamed corn instead.
How many does this recipe serve??
This recipe serves 6.
I made this last night for a crew of farmers. I doubled the recipe and it was gone. I was trying to figure out what to do with the left over ham & this popped up on FB. Thank you for a great recipe
So glad your crew enjoyed it Lynda! :)
This looks like a great use for that leftover ham we will have this Christmas. Thanks for the inspiration!