Creamy Ham Potato and Corn Chowder

Creamy Ham Potato and Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked ham, diced into small cubes (I used left over ham roast, ham steak works too)
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 5 1/2 Tbsp butter, divided
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced (1 1/2 cups)
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced (3/4 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, diced (3/4 cup)
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
• 5 medium red potatoes (1 3/4 lb), diced into 3/4-inch cubes
• 3/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
• 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream (I've tried and like both versions)
• Chives for topping

See full instructions : http://www.cookingclassy.com/