Ham Chowder

Submitted by Hey Jude

"This is a quick, easy and tasty way to use up leftover ham and it's just the right amount for 2-3 people when served with a salad and crusty bread. I found this is a newspaper, I don't remember which one."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups thinly sliced summer squash or 1 1/2 cups zucchini
• 1⁄2 cup red peppers or 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped potatoes (any type, I use red)
• 1⁄2 lb cooked ham, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup thinly sliced scallion, including tops
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
• ground black pepper

directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook squash, bell pepper and thyme in melted butter over medium-high heat, stirring, until squash is tender.
2. Add water and potato to pan; bring to a boil and reduce heat Cover pan and simmer 12-15 minutes or until potato is tender; remove from heat.
3. Mash slightly with potato masher; stir in ham, scallions and half-and-half Heat thoroughly; season with pepper to taste.