1Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Chop the garlic cloves. Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.
2Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Chop the garlic cloves. Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.
3Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Chop the garlic cloves. Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.
4In a large pot, heat the oil or butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the chopped garlic and thyme, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5In a large pot, heat the oil or butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the chopped garlic and thyme, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
6In a large pot, heat the oil or butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the chopped garlic and thyme, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
7Sprinkle the flour (or rice flour) over the sautéed vegetables. Stir well to coat the vegetables and cook for another 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
8Sprinkle the flour (or rice flour) over the sautéed vegetables. Stir well to coat the vegetables and cook for another 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
9Sprinkle the flour (or rice flour) over the sautéed vegetables. Stir well to coat the vegetables and cook for another 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
10Slowly pour in the ham broth or chicken broth while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Add the milk (or heavy cream) and continue stirring until the mixture is smooth.
11Slowly pour in the ham broth or chicken broth while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Add the milk (or heavy cream) and continue stirring until the mixture is smooth.
12Slowly pour in the ham broth or chicken broth while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Add the milk (or heavy cream) and continue stirring until the mixture is smooth.
13Stir in the diced potatoes and diced ham. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
14Stir in the diced potatoes and diced ham. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
15Stir in the diced potatoes and diced ham. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
16Add the corn to the pot and stir well. Continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
17Add the corn to the pot and stir well. Continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
18Add the corn to the pot and stir well. Continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
19Taste the chowder and season with salt and pepper as needed. If the chowder is too thick, you can add more broth or milk to reach your desired consistency.
20Taste the chowder and season with salt and pepper as needed. If the chowder is too thick, you can add more broth or milk to reach your desired consistency.
21Taste the chowder and season with salt and pepper as needed. If the chowder is too thick, you can add more broth or milk to reach your desired consistency.
22Ladle the hot chowder into bowls and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of shredded cheese for an extra touch of flavor
23Ladle the hot chowder into bowls and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of shredded cheese for an extra touch of flavor
24Ladle the hot chowder into bowls and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of shredded cheese for an extra touch of flavor
Ingredients
3 tablespoons oil or butter
3 tablespoons oil or butter
3 tablespoons oil or butter
1 onion, diced
1 onion, diced
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
0.25 cup flour (or rice flour if you prefer a gluten-free option)
0.25 cup flour (or rice flour if you prefer a gluten-free option)
0.25 cup flour (or rice flour if you prefer a gluten-free option)
2 cups ham broth or chicken broth
2 cups ham broth or chicken broth
2 cups ham broth or chicken broth
2 cups milk (or heavy cream)
2 cups milk (or heavy cream)
2 cups milk (or heavy cream)
1.5 pounds potatoes, cut into small dice, with peeling optional
1.5 pounds potatoes, cut into small dice, with peeling optional
1.5 pounds potatoes, cut into small dice, with peeling optional