Ham and Potato Chowder

By SD296

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 6 medium potatoes, diced
• 2 large stocks of celery, chopped
• 1-2 cups diced ham
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3.5 cups milk/evaporated milk mixture
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onion and green pepper in butter and oil. Add potatoes and stir to coat with butter.

Cook slowly, stirring to prevent sticking. Add chopped celery.

Cover and cook 10 minutes but don't brown.

Add ham and cook for 10 minutes until veggies are done.

Remove from heat and stir in flour, salt and pepper. Then add milk one cup at a time.

Stir in frozen corn.

Bring to a simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes. Do not boil.