Corn Chowder W/Fresh Herbs, Potatoes and Smoked Ham Recipe

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Corn Chowder W/Fresh Herbs, Potatoes and Smoked Ham
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Directions:

  1. In large (3-quart or so) saucepan,combine broth, onion and carrots.
  2. Tie together bay leaf and fresh herbs to make a bouquet garni.
  3. Add to saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  4. Remove herbs. Remove pan from heat.
  5. Dice canned potatoes *reserving 1 cup. Set 1 cup's worth aside.
  6. Put rest of potatoes and 1 can of corn in the blender. Blend til smooth, add to saucepan. (*You can also do this in the saucepan instead of the blender with a Magic Wand hand mixer.).
  7. Return pan to heat (about medium), and add the rest of the potatoes (the 1 cup you reserved), the second can of corn, the half and half and the diced ham.
  8. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
  9. Stir in pimientos and parsley.
  10. Season with a little pepper or hot sauce if desired, to taste.
  11. Taste for saltiness, add salt only if needed. *Ham can be very salty so be careful adding only a little at a time.
  12. Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional parsley.
  13. Serve with warm crusty bread or fresh baked cornbread and butter!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 163.64 Kcal (685 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.85g 9%
Cholesterol 29.99mg 10%
Sodium 806.71mg 34%
Potassium 301.33mg 6%
Total Carbs 12.36g 4%
Sugars 2.36g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 5%
Protein 15.21g 30%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 51.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 105.09 Kcal (440 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.76g 9%
Cholesterol 19.26mg 10%
Sodium 518.06mg 34%
Potassium 193.51mg 6%
Total Carbs 7.94g 4%
Sugars 1.51g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 5%
Protein 9.77g 30%
Vitamin C 5mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 32.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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