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
Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (optional)*
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 (14 oz) can low-sodium beef broth
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp ground paprika
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 Tbsp dry ranch dressing mix
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
- 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Toppings
- Shredded Mexican blend cheese, chopped green or red onions, diced avocados and corn tortilla strips/chips
