Corn, ham and potato soup

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 8 ears of cooked corn

• 1/2 cup butter (I use less)

• 1/4 lb piece of flavorful cooked ham, cut into strips

• 2 jalapenos (or a green pepper if wimpy), seeded, diced

• 2 medium onions, chopped

• 1 quart milk

• 2 c cream (light cream of heavy cream)

• Salt + pepper

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into large dice, and boiled for 2 minutes

• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Steps

• Cut kernels from cobs (don't cut too close to cob)

• In large pot, melt butter and cook onions, ham, and green peppers over low heat until onions are soft but not brown

• Add corn and its liquid

• Add milk, cream, salt, pepper to taste

• Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover, cook 5 minutes

• Add potatoes and continue cooking for a few more minutes until potatoes are tender

• Stir in parsley, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve