Mina's Ham And Potato Chowder

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups ham, diced
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups milk
• 15 ounces tomatoes (any type, canned)

Recipe

• 1 1. melt the butter in a large pot.
• 2 2. add the onion, celery, garlic, and ham, and cook till the celery is tender.
• 3 3. add the potatoes, seasonings, and water.
• 4 4. bring mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 - 30 minutes, or until the potato is just cooked.
• 5 5. add the milk and the tomatoes.
• 6 6. heat through, but do not boil.