Easy Corn Chowder

Hubby dearest grew up with a thinner corn chowder than what I am used to. 

This recipe seems to be a nice happy medium for the both of us.

I adapted this from a pampered chef recipe.

Easy Corn Chowder

Ingredients:

Unpeeled Red Potatoes

1 cup cubed cooked ham

½ cup diced red bell pepper

½ cup coarsely chopped celery

1 teaspoon butter or margerine

2 tablespoons all purpose flour

1 can (14-14.5 oz) chicken broth

1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

1 can (15 oz) creamed corn

2 tablespoons sliced chives

Salt and Pepper to taste

1. Cut potato and ham into ½ inch cubes, set aside
2. Dice bell pepper. Coarsely chop celery.
3. Heat butter over medium heat. Add bell pepper and celery; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Stir in flour, heat until bubbly
5. Gradually add broth, evaporated milk, and corn,
6. Add potatoes, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until potato is tender.
7. Remove from heat, stir in chives and season with salt and pepper.

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