Ham chowder with squash and pear
Preparation time : 15 min
Cook time : 20 min
Portions : 4
Ingredients
  • 30ml (2 tablespoons) butter
  • 375g (3/4 lb) sliced Olymel Toupie ham, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 celery stick, diced
  • 500ml (2 cups) squash of your choice, peeled and diced (butternut squash, acorn squash, pumpkin...)
  • 250ml (1 cup) potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 pear, peeled and diced
  • 750ml (3 cups) chicken broth
  • 250ml (1 cup) milk
  • 2ml (1/4 teaspoon) ground Cayenne pepper
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
 
Preparation
  1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat and brown the ham.
  2. Add the onion, squash, potatoes and pear. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Moisten with the broth and milk, mix in the Cayenne pepper and season generously.
  4. Simmer gently for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Season to taste.
Serve with wholegrain bread and cheese.