Ham Chowder

• 1 12 cups thinly sliced summer squash or 1 12 cups zucchini
• 12 cup red peppers or 12 cup green pepper, chopped
• 12 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups water
• 1 12 cups chopped potatoes (any type, I use red)
• 12 lb cooked ham, chopped
• 34 cup thinly sliced scallion, including tops
• 12 cup half-and-half
• ground black pepper

1. In a large saucepan, cook squash, bell pepper and thyme in melted butter over medium-high heat, stirring, until squash is tender.
2. Add water and potato to pan; bring to a boil and reduce heat Cover pan and simmer 12-15 minutes or until potato is tender; remove from heat.
3. Mash slightly with potato masher; stir in ham, scallions and half-and-half Heat thoroughly; season with pepper to taste.

summer, red peppers, thyme, butter, water, potatoes, ham, scallion, ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ham-chowder-79476 (may not work)