Creamy Ham Chowder

Creamy Ham Chowder

1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
48 oz carton chicken broth
16 oz pkg frozen mixed vegetables
2 cans Hormel Chunk Ham, flaked
1/2 cup half & half

Melt the butter in a stockpot and saute the onion and celery with the poultry seasoning until tender. Stir in the chicken broth and mixed vegetables and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the veggies are cooked through. Stir in the ham and the half and half and cook another 5 minutes or until everything's hot. Serve with a sprinkle of shredded swiss cheese and some plain croutons on top.

This recipe was inspired by one of the same name in the 1988 Southern Living Annual Recipes Cookbook. It's super fast and easy and very tasty!