Camping Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup cooked ham, cut in chunks (cut small)
2 teaspoons corn oil
2 cups water
2/3 cup powdered milk
1 (8 3/4-11 ounce) can whole kernel corn (with liquid)
1/4 cup instant mashed potatoes (dry)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon thyme

Preparation

Heat ham chunks in oil in a large sauce pan.
Add ALL other ingredients.
Bring to boil; reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often.