Hearty Potato-Ham Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Russet potatoes
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 c. sliced green onions
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
3 Tbsp. flour
1/3 c. water
2 c. milk
1 (12 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 c. diced cooked ham
chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Preparation

Peel and dice the potatoes. In a large saucepan, melt butter or margarine. Add onion and green pepper. Cook until tender. Add potatoes, 2 cups water and seasonings. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender. Make a paste of the flour and 1/3 cup water. Add the paste to the potato mixture, stirring constantly to make smooth. Add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Stir in drained corn and diced ham. Heat thoroughly. Garnish with chopped parsley just before serving. Serves 6.