Creamy Bacon, Ham, and Corn Soup - A Delicious Comfort Food

This creamy bacon, ham, and corn soup is the ultimate comfort food. Packed with smoky bacon, flavorful ham, and sweet corn, this soup is hearty and satisfying. The creamy broth adds a silky texture to the soup, making it perfect for a cozy meal. With a preparing time of 40 minutes, this recipe is easy to make and will impress your family or guests. It can be served as a main course or as a starter for a larger meal. Try this delicious soup today and enjoy the comforting flavors!

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bacon, chopped
• 1 cup cooked ham, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside for later.
2. In the same pot with the bacon fat, add the diced ham and onion. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add the frozen corn and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth. Be careful as the soup will be hot.
7. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream and dried thyme. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Simmer the soup over low heat for another 5-10 minutes until heated through.
9. Serve the creamy bacon, ham, and corn soup hot, garnished with the crispy bacon and chopped fresh parsley.

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