Perfect Fall Soup

Tonight's dinner is Potato Ham Chowder.  I posted the recipe on here about five years ago (you know, back when I blogged more often than once every 18 months...) but I thought I'd repost it for anyone who is interested. Great way to use up left over ham.  And I now use fat free half and half whenever I can. It thickens up the soup perfectly and I can't taste a difference. And a few drops of Tabasco in your bowl adds some delightful heat. :) Enjoy!