4 large potatoes (grated)
1 small onion
1 pkg. thin sliced smoked ham
5 c. water
1 pt. half and half
2 qt. milk
1 lb. frozen hash brown potatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 stick butter

Grate potatoes and onion. Cook 20 minutes with water and ham. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 2 hour. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with crackers of your choice.