CHICKEN, HAM AND VEGETABLE CHOWDER

Chicken, Ham and Vegetable Chowder image

Provided by Eileen Hineline

Number Of Ingredients 15

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1 Tbsp olive oil
1 c chopped yellow onion
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 c cooked cubed ham
2 boned, skinned chicken breast halves
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 c chicken stock or broth
1 zucchini, unpeeled
1 c corn kernels, fresh or frozen
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 c cream
chopped parsley for topping

Steps:

1. In a large dutch oven over medium heat, warm oil.
2. Add onion and bell pepper and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in ham and chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add potatoes and stock. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
6. Add zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced, corn, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, covered, until vegetables are tender and chicken turns white, about 10 minutes longer.
7. In a cup or small bowl, blend flour and cream.
8. Add to soup and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
9. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with parsley.