Tom ‘invented’ this one a few years ago.  It’s a good reason to to make extra mashed potatoes every time.  A hearty lunch soup or light supper. This is one idea you can kind of mess around and try things.

In a saucepan, add some chopped onion, maybe a bit of garlic, and saute in some butter or olive oil until the onions start to go transparent.  Cube up some ham or bacon and add and saute that a bit.  There’s little rocket science here. A bit of smoky flavor is good.

Add at least a couple of cups of leftover mashed potatoes.  Add water (Betsy) or milk (Tom) to thin to a nice chowder consistency.

Once it starts to heat, you can add corn, broccoli or other veggies.  Be creative.  Salt and Pepper if necessary to taste.

A little corn bread or no knead bread to go with and you’ll take the chill off a cold fall or winter day.

Enjoy!