Old England Ham Chowder

lovely creamy & comforting...

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 300  g  gammon steaks
• 3  medium carrots
• 1  stalk celery
• 1  onion
• 2  medium potatoes
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2  tablespoons  cream
• 1 1⁄2 liters  chicken stock
• 1  teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1  tablespoon  chopped dill

Directions

1. Finely chop the onions and the celery and fry in butter.
2. When softened and translucent add diced carrots.
3. Cube the gammon ( approx 1 x 1 cm cubes) and add to the mixture.
4. Let simmer for a few minutes frequently stirring.
5. Add the cubed potatoes, the chicken stock and marjoram.
6. Let simmer for approx 30 minutes till the potatoes start breaking up ( use a flowery variety such as King Edward).
7. Take off the heat and add the cream.
8. Season to taste.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh dill.