The recipe below is completely flexible based on what you have on hand, is super fast to make and a hit every time. I have NEVER had someone not like it, and I get requests by company all the time for me to make some of the chowder for them to take home. I even had a friend's co-worker ask for the recipe so she could make it for a pot-luck. Best of all - it's a meal in a bowl! Include a piece of bread to sop up the liquid and you've covered all the food groups in a way that kids will eat (my daughter, as are many, is picky with veggies, but she will chow down on a day's worth in one bowl of this soup).
Here's the recipe:
Ham, cubed (as much as you have - as little as a cup or as much as 5 or 6)
Cooked potatoes, cubed (similar quantities to above)
Veggies (corn, roasted carrots, frozen mixed veggies - whatever! 1 cup to 1 bag, as much as you like)
1 cup each: chicken broth, milk, Cheese Whiz (yes, Cheese Whiz)
Heat and serve
Yup, it's that simple. The beauty is that it is so flexible. I've made it with only a little meat and lots of veggies, as well as with lots of meat and potatoes. Whatever you have left over. But you can also make it any time if you buy a small Black Forest Ham. You can boil potatoes or used canned ones, leftover veggies or frozen ones. Even the liquid quantities are flexible as long as you keep the ratios the same for each. This soup is great for weeknights, as it can be ready to serve in as little as 10 minutes - and it is possibly even better the next day, after the flavours have had some time to blend. Perfect for work or in a thermos for school. It's super hearty and covers all the food groups (with bread), so there is no need to even make anything else to go with it. It's a whole meal in a bowl! A family favorite for sure.
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