Cauliflower Ham Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups sliced fresh cauliflower
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 cups cooked ham, cubed
chives (to garnish)

Preparation

In a large saucepan, cook the cauliflower in the chicken broth for 4 minutes or until tender-crisp. Stir in cream of chicken soup, half and half and pepper.
Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; gradudally stir into cauliflower mixture. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add ham; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with chives.