INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (1lb)bag frozen corn or canned corn
  • 2 (14ounce)cans cream-style corn
  • 4 ounces bacon , cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion , cut into 1/2 inch dice
  • 1 large bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 large potatoes , diced
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch , dissolved in
  • water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1-2 cup diced cooked ham

DIRECTIONS

  1. cook bacon until done; drain all but 1-2 tablespoons of the grease.
  2. add butter, onion, bell pepper and potatoes with the cumin and thyme and sautee until potatoes become tender.
  3. add chicken stock, cream corn, fresh/frozen corn and heavy cream.
  4. add cornstarch/water mixture and ham and simmer for 15-20 minutes.