Ham Chowder

Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts)

Ingredients

• 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 2 cups fresh cauliflower florets
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3 cups milk
• 2 1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Dash ground nutmeg
• 1/2 to 1 cup instant potato flakes
• Minced fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, cook the potatoes, cauliflower and onion in chicken broth until tender.
2. Stir in milk, ham, salt, pepper and nutmeg; heat through.
3. Stir in potato flakes; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until soup is as thick as desired.
4. Sprinkle with parsley.