Ham, Corn & Potato Chowder

Ingredients

5 med. potatoes (about 1 lb.)

cup minced onion

2 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 cups milk

1 pkg. (4 oz.) lean ham, cut into sm. pieces

1 can (10 ¾ oz.) crema of mushroom soup

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: 50 minutes. Serves: 4. Calories: 579 each.

1. Cover unpeeled potatoes with salted water and cook, covered until tender.

2. Remove potato skins. Cut potatoes into small chunks.

3. In large skillet or 2-quart saucepan melt butter. Saute onion for about 5 minutes.

4. Add milk, ham, cream of mushroom soup and potatoes.

5. Cook over medium low heat about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Add cream-style corn, salt and peppers.

7. B ring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes. Taste to see if more spices are needed. Recipe may be halved or doubled.

HEALTH NOTE: To reduce fat and calories, substitute evaporated skim milk for the milk. To lower sodium, use reduced sodium soup.

4.0 servings

Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 1:13am

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