A little comfort from my kitchen to yours!

Who doesn't just LOVE a great creamy chowder on a cold day?

This is my GO TO recipe. I always have everything on hand needed to make it. It is fool proof. I usually pare it with biscuits or french bread. It is also very versatile. Tonight I am adding a can of corn, a can of green chilies and I'm using farmers sausage instead of ham. But you could use the basic soup and add whatever. I am also going to add a layer of sharp cheddar to my french bread before rolling it. Try this recipe... You'll LOVE it!

Creamy Ham and Potato Soup

Ingredients
3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
1/3 cup diced celery
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup diced cooked ham
3 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground white or black pepper, or to taste
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk

Directions
Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.

In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.

Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Serve immediately.