Ham stew

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumOnion chopped
2Stalks celery; sliced
2Carrots; sliced
4cupsLow-sodium; (I used fat-free) chicken broth (2 cans)
2cupsLower salt ham cut into 1/2 inch cubes and visible fat trimmed off
1tablespoonMrs. Dash original blend
1cupFrozen peas; (I used 1 1/2 cps)
2tablespoonsCornstarch
I added a diced sweet potato to give the soup more substance-it was a very good addition!)

Directions

OPTIONAL

Combine onion, celery, carrots, broth, ham and seasoning (and potato if you are using it) in a dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium -high heat for 20 minutes or until carrots are almost tender. Stir in peas. MIx ¼ cp water in a bowl with cornstarch and add to stew. Stir constantly until stew comes to a boil and thickens. Serve hot. This stew also freezes well.

Posted to Digest eat-lf.v097.n016 by jneger@... (Nicki A Eger) on Jan 17, 1998