Ham Chowder

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: 45 mins
• 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.