CHUNKY CHICKEN & HAM CHOWDER

Chunky chicken & ham chowder image

Rich and creamy, yet low in fat - you could also make this warming soup with fish

Provided by CJ Jackson

Time 30m

Yield Easily halved

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tbsp sunflower oil
2 leeks , thinly sliced
3 medium potatoes , cut into small cubes
1 tbsp plain flour
700ml skimmed milk
2 ready roasted chicken breasts, skin removed and cut into chunks
2 thick slices ham , chopped
175g each frozen sweetcorn and frozen peas

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the leeks over a low heat for 3 mins until softened. Stir in the potatoes and flour, then slowly blend in the milk, stirring with a wooden spoon. Bring to the boil and simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 mins until the potatoes are soft.
Add the chicken, ham, sweetcorn and peas, then stir over a medium heat for 5 mins or until hot and bubbling. Season to taste and serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.66 milligram of sodium