Chunky chicken & ham chowder

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Rich and creamy, yet low in fat – you could also make this warming soup with fish

Prep:10 mins
Cook:20 mins

Serves 4
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 341
fat 7g
saturates 2g
carbs 37g
sugars 12g
fibre 5g
protein 34g
salt 0.66g

Ingredients

1 tbsp sunflower oil
2 leeks, thinly sliced
3 medium potatoes, cut into small cubes
1 tbsp plain flour
700ml skimmed milk
2 ready roasted chicken breasts, skin removed and cut into chunks
2 thick slices ham, chopped
175g each frozen sweetcorn and frozen peas

Tip

Make it with fish
Replace the cooked chicken breast and ham 300g/10oz skinned smoked haddock or any firm-fleshed white fish. Cut the fish into chunks and add at the same time as the peas and sweetcorn. Sprinkle over a handful of chopped fresh herbs to serve.

Method

Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the leeks over a low heat for 3 mins until softened. Stir in the potatoes and flour, then slowly blend in the milk, stirring with a wooden spoon. Bring to the boil and simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 mins until the potatoes are soft.
Add the chicken, ham, sweetcorn and peas, then stir over a medium heat for 5 mins or until hot and bubbling. Season to taste and serve with crusty bread.