Ham and Corn Chowder

As promised, here is my friend Lea's Ham and Corn Chowder recipe.  I'm going to post this one 2 ways: her original (super delicious and fast) recipe and my edited recipe (less canned ingredients because I used what we had on hand, less dairy).

Ham and Corn Chowder (Lea's version)

Ingredients:

1 package baked ham, diced

1 can sweet kernel corn, rinsed and drained

1 can cream corn

1 small onion, chopped

2 cans diced potatoes, rinsed and drained

6 cups milk or cream

1 bag shredded cheese, 2 cups

butter

2 T. flour

salt and pepper

Ham and Corn Chowder (Sonya's version):

1 T. olive oil

2 T. whole wheat flour

1/2 lb deli ham (we used black forest)

2 cups frozen corn, thawed-puree 1 cup and leave the other in kernel form

1 onion, chopped

2 potatoes, diced

1-2 cups chicken stock

2-3 cups fat free milk

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

salt and pepper to taste

Directions are the same for each version:

1. Saute ham and onion in butter (or olive oil) on medium heat until brown.  
2. Stir in 2 T. flour to thicken.  
3. Stir in corns and potatoes.
4. Add liquids (broth and milk or milk/cream).
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Reduce to low heat.   
7. Add cheese and stir until melted.
8. Enjoy!