Cheddar Corn Chowder

lazyme's Note:

This is another recipe from Aces, from the Best of Bridge series. It's quick, simple and tastes really good. You can also substitute canned corn for the frozen. ZWT Mid-West region (corn).

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 large potato , peeled and diced
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon sage
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 ¼ cups light cream
• 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
• 2 tablespoons green onions , chopped
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 2 cups cheddar cheese , grated
• 3 -4 slices cooked bacon , crumbled

Directions:

1. Melt butter. Add onion, potato, bay leaf, cumin and sage. Cook stirring for about 5 minutes.
2. Blend in flour and then whisk in stock and cream. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring often.
3. Add corn, parsley, onions, nutmeg, and wine. Simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through. Remove bay leaf. Stir in cheese and heat until melted (DO NOT BOIL). Garnish with bacon bits.

Reviews

[pattikay in L.A.]

This is almost identical to the corn and cheese chowder I make from the Vegetarian Epicure (except for the chicken stock and bacon). I usually add more potatoes - it is fabulous - one of my son's favorite foods. I would have posted it myself if this wasn't here already!

[4Susan]

Yummy chowder! I doubled the recipe & used half the cheddar. Sautéd the potatoes & onion in the bacon grease instead of butter. Served with the green onions, bacon & some parmesean sprinkled on top. The wine was a great touch. Adults loved this but the kids didn't finish, though they loved the smell.

[Bev]

Superb! This soup could not be easier to make. I made as directed, adding a bit more cheese, because we are really cheesy people ; ) All the flavors of this soup blend very well together and I would not change a thing about it. Serve with either soda crackers or French bagette and a tossed green salad for the perfect meal. For a super and wonderful week night or weekend supper, make this soup and you will not be sorry ; ) Lazyme, you have some awesome recipes!