Katy's Ham & Potato Chowder

I usually don't measure this recipe too closely, so you can "tweak" it
some if you need to.

6 Medium to Large Potatoes
(Peeled and cut up to whatever size you like)
1 Large or 2 Small Onions (Diced or chopped)
2 Cans Corn
2 Cups Ham (cubed)
1 Stick Butter or Margarine
2 Cans Evaporated Milk
Salt & Pepper
1/4 cup of Flour (give or take)


In large cooking pot, melt the butter or margarine, make sure not to
brown.
Add in the chopped onion, salt& pepper to taste, and sauté until the
onions are clear.
Add the potatoes to the onions and pour in enough water to cover the
potatoes by two inches.
Bring to a low boil and cook for fifteen minutes, or until potatoes are
almost tender.
Add in the ham, corn and evaporated milk and simmer for 1/2 an hour,
stirring occasionally.  
Add additional salt and pepper if needed.
(Potato dishes always absorb a lot of the salt)
Put flour in one cup measuring cup and add water, stirring with fork to
make a loose paste, making sure to beat out any lumps.
Pour the flour paste into the soup mixture, stirring, to thicken.

I love this soup served in bread bowls, or with rye bread and dill dip.
It's a good one for a cold day.