Turkey, Ham, and Vegetable Chowder

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Here's a cute one from L. Hadley in Florida:

The wise old Mother Superior was dying. The nuns gathered around her
bed. She asked for a little warm milk to sip so a nun went to the
kitchen to warm some milk. Remembering a bottle of whiskey received
as a gift the previous Christmas, she opened it and poured a generous
amount into the warm milk.

Mother drank a little, then a little more, then before they knew it,
she had drunk the whole glass down to the last drop. "Mother, Mother"
the nuns cried, "Give us some wisdom before you die!"

She raised herself up in bed with a pious look on her face, and
pointing out the window she said, "Don't sell that cow!

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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Here is a healthy, hearty soup that can be ready in about half an
hour.

Turkey, Ham, and Vegetable Chowder

4 cups (1 L) turkey or chicken stock
1 cup (250 ml) chopped cooked turkey
1 cup (250 ml) chopped cooked ham
1 onion, chopped
2-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2-4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 turnips, peeled and diced
1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried basil
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried marjoram
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil over high
heat. Reduce the heat and simmer covered until the vegetables are
tender, about 20 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.
Received on Mon Jan 5 21:39:57 2004