January is a bit more of a relaxing month. It is after the holidays and we can take a
few breaths. Here in Florida
What is January known for?
It is ‘Be Kind to Food Servers Month’ for one thing. Fitting isn’t it! It is also known as “Get
Organized Month’ and January 20-26 is ‘Cleanout your ‘In Box’ Week. Let’s all
try and do that. It is also National Hot Tea Month. There is nothing nicer than sitting in the
afternoon with a hot cup of tea. But my
favorite is National Soup Month. My
second cookbook has just arrived and it is named “Soups and Stews...Comfort by
the Spoonful”. If you are interested, just give me a call at 215-527-1217. I have them here to buy.
I always get a ham for the holidays and I have the bone and
lots of pieces of ham to use up. This
soup is a ‘stick to your ribs’ kind of soup.
You can also use the ham bone to make a 15 Bean Soup. Give this Cheesy Ham Chowder a try.
Cheesy Ham Chowder
10 strips of bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced1 cup carrots, diced
3 Tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
1 ½ cups water (can use a teaspoon of ‘Better than Bouillon’ in Ham flavor in the water)
2 ½ cups potatoes, cubed
1 (15 ¼ oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups ham, cubed
Cook bacon over medium heat until crispy.
Use a slotted spoon, remove bacon to a paper towel.
In drippings, saute onion and carrots until tender.
Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and water.
Bring to a boil and stir for 2-3 minutes.
Add potatoes, corn, bouillon, salt and pepper.
Reduce heat, simmer 25-30 minutes, potatoes to be tender.
You can add the ham and bacon and slowly simmer for the
25-30 minutes
Add cheese and stir slowly until cheese is melted, ham is
hot.
Serves 8
