Ham Cauliflower Chowder

Name: Ham Cauliflower Chowder
Ingredients: 1 meaty ham bone; 2 quarts water; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup butter; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 cups milk; 4 cups cauliflowerets, cooked and drained; 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter); Minced fresh parsley, optional

12 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 meaty ham bone
2 quarts water
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups milk
4 cups cauliflowerets, cooked and drained
2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

1

In a soup kettle, simmer ham bone in water for 1-1/2 hours. Remove ham bone; set cooking liquid aside. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bone; discard bone. Return ham to cooking liquid; set aside.
2

In a saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add to ham and liquid. Add cauliflower and potatoes. Cook until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.