Ingredients: 4 cups Southern-style frozen hash-brown potatoes with green and red peppers, thawed 1 cup water 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic 1/2 pound sliced American Cheese, quartered 1/4 pound sliced Cooked Ham or Honey Ham, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 cups fat free skim milk 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Chopped fresh parsley Directions:1. Combine potatoes, water, green onions and garlic in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until water comes to a boil (4 to 6 minutes). Cover; reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking until potatoes are tender (8 to 10 minutes). 2. Stir in corn, milk, cheese, ham and pepper; heat until cheese is melted and chowder is heated through (5 to 7 minutes). To serve, ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley. |