Budget-Friendly Corn Soup with Ham (Delicious & Cheap!)
Quick and easy Canned Corn Soup with Ham recipe! Ready in under 30 minutes, this comforting soup is perfect for busy weeknights. Simple ingredients, big flavor!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 170cal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board and knife
- large skillet
- blender
- 5-quart Dutch oven
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 4 15.25 cans of sweet whole kernel corn drained
- 4½ cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces ham steak chopped
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian herbs seasoning
Instructions
- Add drained corn kernels to the large skillet and cook off excess liquid; about 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Put ¾ of the kernels of corn into the blender along with the whole milk and blend until smooth and pureed; about 30 seconds.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the chopped ham and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the ham is lightly browned. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder during this time.
- Add the pureed soup to a Dutch oven, and pour in the seasoned onion, ham, corn mixture. Add additional salt and pepper if needed*.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly.
- Laddle out soup portions into balls and serve with Italian seasoning on top. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 170cal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 0.4mg