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Mimi's Cafe Corn Chowder Recipe

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Contributor:  
Contributor:  
Bette Cohee (Mimi)
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
¼ c. butter (½ stick)
6 T. chopped onion
¾ c. diced celery
2½ c. water
2 c. cubed, peeled red or russet potatoes
2 c. frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 can creamed corn (14 oz)
2 T. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 dash white pepper
3 T. flour
3 c. half and half cream
Directions:
Directions:
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
Add flour and whisk until smooth and a roux forms. Approximately 2 minutes.
Add onions and celery and saute for 5 minutes until soft but not brown.
Add water, potatoes, corn kernels, creamed corn, sugar, salt and pepper. Using a wire whisk, whisk until smooth.
Cover and simmer until potatoes are barely tender, about 30 minutes.
Add half and half and simmer uncovered until soup has thickened to a creamy consistency, about 15 minutes.
Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 minutes 1-1.5 hours cooking time.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I sometimes add cooked, diced chicken.

 

 

 

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