This is for Karen in CA, who in the 9/25/09 newsletter was searching for recipe for corn chowder with ham and green chilies. If you do not want to do this in a crock pot or slow cooker, you could do it on the stove.
Robbie In

Southwestern Corn Chowder with Ham

5 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 onions, chopped
2 cups diced ham
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (15.25 ounce) can creamed corn, undrained
2 tablespoons margarine
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 4 OUNCES GREEN CHILIS UNDRAINED

1. In a slow cooker, place the potatoes, onions, ham, celery, corn, GREEN CHILIS, butter or margarine and salt and pepper to taste. Add water to cover and two bouillon cubes.

2. Cook on low setting for 8 to 9 hours and then stir in the evaporated milk. Cook for 30 more minutes.
Robbie In

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