Where do I find Tater Tots?

They are waiting for you right by the french fries in your freezer section. Any brand will do.

How do I cut corn kernels off the cob?

Spread a dishtowel out on your counter (this is to catch the runaway kernels that like to bounce away), put a shallow bowl on the cloth and firmly hold the top of the ear of corn in one hand in the center of the bowl – it doesn’t matter which end. Use a paring knife in a zig-zag motion to cut the kernels off in strips until you have gotten all the kernels off.

Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

It can! As with most soups, it is even better the next day when the flavors have had a chance to blend. Store it in the fridge and reheat it over medium low heat.

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Ham Potato Chowder: Creamy, Hearty, and Delicious

Ham Potato Chowder

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The secret ingredient to this speedy minute ham and potato chowder recipe? Hint: you love them, and they are in the freezer section of your supermarket.

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 hearty servings 1x
Category: Lunch
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 cups milk (whole milk works best)
2 cups chicken broth
4 cups frozen Tater Tots
One 8 ounce cooked ham steak, cut into cubes
Kernels from 2 ears of corn, or 1 cup frozen corn
2 scallions. sliced

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Instructions

Put milk and broth into a large saucepan and bring to a simmer.
Add Tater Tots and reduce heat to medium low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the Tots.
When Tots are broken down, stir in ham and corn. Simmer for another few minutes until everything is heated through.
Ladle into bowls, garnish with chopped scallions and serve!

Notes

Tater Tots: Look for these potato nuggets in the freezer section near the french fries.

Ham: You can use leftover ham, a ham steak, or ask your deli counter to slice you up a one inch slice of ham.

Corn: Either fresh or thawed frozen corn will work.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/easy-ham-potato-chowder/