Contest-Winning Ham And Corn Chowder

• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 2 cups cubed cooked potatoes
• 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
• 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
• 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

1. In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion and jalapeno in butter until vegetables are tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.

celery, onion, pepper, butter, flour, milk, potatoes, corn, creamstyle corn, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/contest-winning-ham-and-corn-chowder/ (may not work)