Creamy Ham And Corn Chowder

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This is a recipe i came up with a few years ago when i had a leftover ham bone from dinner, and it's wonderfully tasty. Good for using the leftovers after christmas or easter dinners. Serve with good, crusty bread and be ready to provide seconds. :)

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Steps

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On a firm non-breakable surface , take a clean hammer and crack the middle of the ham bone so that marrow can escape during cooking.

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Place ham bone flat in the bottom of a pot and add enough water to just cover.

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Simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes.

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Remove bone and cut off the remaining tender ham meat.

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Set meat aside.

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Turn up the heat on the ham broth and reduce down until you have about a couple of cups of broth , or to desired strength.

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Skim the fat from the broth.

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Melt butter in a large pan.

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Remove from heat and mix in flour until smooth.

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Slowly add 1 cup milk , stirring constantly.

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Return pan to stove and cook on low heat until milk thickens.

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Stir the corn , the ham pieces you set aside earlier , dried minced onion , and minced garlic into thickened milk.

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Then slowly stir in the remaining milk and the ham broth.

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Cook on low for about 15 minutes , but do not boil.

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Add salt , pepper , and paprika to taste.

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Optional: you can add a cup of cooked , chopped potato chu.

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Ingredients

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ham bone, water, butter, flour, milk, frozen corn, dried onion flakes, garlic, salt and pepper, paprika