- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 cups milk
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups cubed cooked ham
- Place the potatoes into a large pot; cover with salted water. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, remove from pan, and reserve.
- Melt butter in the saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until soft, but not brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, bouillon, pepper, and thyme. Slowly whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened to soup consistency.
- Stir in the frozen vegetables, cooked potatoes, and ham. Simmer chowder until hot, about 10 minutes.