Ham Chowder

Ingredients:
4 cups chicken or ham stock
2 cups cubed Country ham
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 pound bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 leeks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, diced
3 large potatoes, cubed
1/2 pound carrots, cubed
3/4 cups heavy cream

Directions:
Pour stock into a large pot set over medium heat, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cubed ham and rosemary.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon, and add to pot. Drain most of the bacon grease, and return skillet to medium heat. Stir in onions, leeks, garlic, and green onions; cook until tender, then add to pot.
Place cubed potatoes and carrots in pot; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20-40 minutes. Turn off heat, and add cream to pot.