Corn Chowder

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Stew, chowder

Ingredients

  • 1 med. onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 3 cups frozen corn
  • 1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
  • 1 cup cubes, peeled potato
  • 2 Tbsp. a;;-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. coarse salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, cook onion and pepper in hot canola oil until onion is softened.
  2. Stir in corn, broth and potato. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender; stir occasionally.
  3. In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Stir milk into flour mixture; add to corn mixture in pan. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 more minute.
  4. Stir in cheese; heat until melted and smooth. Top each serving with bacon and parsley.

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