Simple Ham & Potato Chowder

I was the worst cook on the planet. My poor kids were raised on dry chicken over cooked beef and processed packaged food. I started cooking over a year ago when I was trying to eat better because of being diagnosed a type II diabetic. The more new things I try the better I get. In the beginning I followed recipes to the letter. Now I’m confident enough to stray from the norm and tweek things to my liking. Had I known how easy cooking from scratch is, I’d have started long ago.

Ham chowder

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large yellow or white onion - chopped (about 2 cups)

6 cups water

4 teaspoon chicken base - I use Better Than Bouillon brand

3 cups potatoes - I like to use yukon gold or russet - peeled and roughly diced

2 cups cooked ham (leftover spiral cut ham, bone-in ham, ham steak or bone-in ham steak) - roughly chopped into small cubes, ½ inch

½ teaspoon dried basil

black pepper - to taste

1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

¾ cup potato flakes - regular or buttery flavor

green onions - chopped for garnish *optional, but recommended

DO NOT SALT UNTIL YOU TASTE THE FINAL SOUP! YOU MAY NOT NEED ANY SALT.

Directions at momsdinner.net

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