Sunny Side Chowder

A healthy chowder made with potatoes and cauliflower, then topped with crisp Prosciutto ham, avocado and a fried egg.

Ingredients:

• 4 egg yolks
• 2 1/2 tbsp flour
• 8 tbsp butter
• 4 cups milk
• 2 cups cauliflower, chopped
• 2 Idaho potatoes
• 1-3 tsp chili powder
• 2-3 jalapenos, minced
• Salt
• Pepper
• 10 slices Prosciutto ham
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup oil
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Directions:

Chop potatoes and combine with 3 tbsp butter and a pinch of salt and pepper. Broil under high heat for about 10 minutes. Chop cauliflower and combine with potatoes in skillet with 2 tbsp butter. Cook on medium heat until potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes. Add flour and chili powder to taste. Transfer to sauce pan, add milk and jalapenos. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Chop ham into 2 inch pieces and add to pan over medium heat. Cook until ends start to crisp then add to soup. Dice avocado and cilantro. Combine and toss with a pinch of salt and set aside. Separate eggs, discarding whites, and gently roll with bread crumbs to cover. Bring 1/2 cup oil to high heat in sauce pan and fry eggs for no more than 10 seconds. Add one egg to each serving and a few tbsp of avocado mixture. While eating break egg into soup.

Number of Servings: 4 servings