Cauliflower Ham Chowder

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 2 cups fresh cauliflower florets
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3 cups milk
• 2-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Dash ground nutmeg
• 1/2 to 1 cup instant potato flakes
• Minced fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, cook the potatoes, cauliflower and onion in chicken broth until tender. Stir in milk, ham, salt, pepper and nutmeg; heat through. Stir in potato flakes; simmer for 5-10 minutes or until soup is as thick as desired. Sprinkle with parsley.

Yield: 6-8 servings (2 quarts).

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 188 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 1,034 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein.