Ham chowder

Serves 4 600g ham joint, cooked and chopped 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 onions, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 tbsp plain flour 700ml whole milk 800g Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces black pepper 300ml double cream 2 tbsp chopped curly parsley, plus extra for garnish Heat the butter and oil in a very large saucepan until the butter melts. Add the onion and garlic, then sauté for 10 mins, until soft. Mix the flour into the onions and continue to stir for 1 min. Pour in the milk gradually, stirring, then add the potatoes and 300ml of water, and bring to the boil. Season with pepper. Simmer for 25 mins, then add the ham and cook for another 5 mins. Stir in the cream and chopped parsley. Serve, garnished with parsley. 58