Hearty Potato Ham Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 potatoes, peeled and diced
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 c. diced onion
1/2 c. diced green pepper (optional)
2 c. water
2 c. diced ham or Spam
1 c. whole kernel corn, drained
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
3 Tbsp. flour
1/3 c. water
2 c. milk
parsley

Preparation

In large kettle, melt margarine or butter; add onion and green pepper and cook until tender.
Add potatoes, 2 cups water and seasonings.
Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender.
Make paste of flour and 1/3 cup of water and stir into the potato mixture.
Add milk and cook until slightly thickened.
Stir in corn and ham.
Heat thoroughly.
Serves 6.