Michael's Ham Corn Chowder

That last little bit of ham--from Christmas or other fine dinner. I just love leftovers!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 pot of chowder

Ingredients

• 3  medium potatoes
• 1  red onion (diced)
• 1  cup cooked ham (cubed, include some fat)
• 1 (15 ounce) can  creamed corn
• 1⁄2 cup frozen corn
• 6  ears  baby corn (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1⁄2 cup white wine (a light delicate semi-dry table wine works best)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Peel, cube, and boil potatoes (reserve 1/2 cup liquid).
2. While potatoes cook, about 20 minutes, dice ham including some fat.
3. Sauté diced onion in ham and fat until clear.
4. When potatoes are done, drain all but preferred amount of water, using pot for chowder.
5. Put onions, ham, and corn (creamed, frozen, and baby ears) into pot and simmer.
6. Add wine.
7. When done add milk and bring back up to temperature.
8. Salt and pepper to taste.