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Ingredients

• 2 Cup Nueske's Smoked Spiral Sliced Boneless Ham, diced
• 2 Carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 Celery Stalks, diced
• 1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced
• 30 oz Chicken Broth
• 5 Medium Red Potatoes
• 5 1/2 Tbsp Butter, divided into 3/4 inch cubes
• 3/4 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 2 Cups Fresh Corn
• 1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 1/2 Cups Milk
• 1 Cup Heavy Cream
• 6 Slices Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, cooked and diced
• 3 Garlic Cloves, diced
• Sauté celery, carrot, and onion until soft.
• Cook bacon in oven at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.
• Melt butter and flour together to form roux. Whisk into soup to thicken.
• Serve and garnish with chive & diced bacon.