Creamy Corn Chowder

Leta's Note:

This creamy chowder is a real belly warmer on a cold winter day!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped fine
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped fine
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 cans creamed corn
• 2 cans whole kernel corn (or 3 cups frozen)
• 3 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• grated carrot (garnish) (optional)

Directions:

1. In a heavy saucepan, melt butter.
2. Stir in onion, celery and carrot.
3. Cook about 5 minutes until softened, but do not brown.
4. Stir in flour and cook for additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Add corn to saucepan.
6. Add milk, salt and pepper.
7. Whisk to combine ingredients.
8. Bring to a simmer.
9. Cover and cook over low heat for 10-20 minutes.
10. Do Not Boil.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

Leta, this chowder was delicious!I cut it in half for my husband and I.Excellent, creamy, not too thick. My husband said 5*. He's finally started to rate the recipes without my asking! Will be making this again! Thanks!

[Sharron]

It was easy but very bland. Out of 5 people, 0 liked it. I will not make this one again.