For me, the chunkier chowder the better. When dicing the potatoes try one cup with smaller
pieces than the other, these will give different textures. You can also add a little finely diced
carrots for color. Or an extra tbsp. of flour to make it thicker.

Ingredients:

2 slices ham, diced
2 c. finely chopped onion
2 c. diced raw potatoes
1/2 c. water
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. cream style corn
4 tbsp. Olive Oil
2 tbsp. flour
3 c. milk
Parsley, shredded cheese, corn chips

1. Fry ham in 1 tbsp. Olive Oil until lightly browned. Remove ham from the pan.
   
2. Saute onion in the same pan, add 1 tbsp. Olive Oil, saute onion until transparent, not brown.
   
3. Add in water and cook potatoes with salt, sauted onion and ham, cover pan until potatoes are tender.
   
4. Add pepper and corn.
   
5. Mix 2 tbsp. Olive Oil and flour, stir in milk.
   
6. Pour mixture into the pan and cook until slightly thickened.

Toppings: Sprinkle parsley, shredded cheese or chips over the top.

Makes 6 servings.