Ingredients

2tbspbutter

1onion,chopped

½cupcarrots,peeled, halved and sliced

3tbspflour

2½cupsham,diced

3½cupschicken broth

1½cupsfrozen corn

2tspfresh thyme leaves

2smallrusset potatoes,peeled and cut into cubes

1cupheavy cream

4slicesbacon,cooked and crumbled

Salt and pepper,to taste

Preparation

Heat the butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onions and carrot and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until just softened.

Whisk in the flour, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute.

Slowly add the chicken broth, whisking constantly. Bring to a simmer. Add the ham, corn, thyme and potatoes.

Simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Add the heavy cream and bacon. Cook for 5 more minutes. Serve.