Corn Chowder

If you like corn chowder, you'll love this one. It is my DH's favorite, one he used to have as a kid. He gave me the recipe, which he got from his family.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 4  potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 (14 3/4ounce) cans  cream-style corn
• 1 (11 ounce) can corn
• 2  cups water
• 4  cups milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a 4qt saucepan, melt the butter.
2. Add the onion. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add potatoes and water.
4. Cook untill potatoes are tender.
5. Add the corn, creamed corn, milk, salt and pepper.
6. Heat it slowly. Do not boil, as it would spill over if boiled.
7. Add more butter, salt or pepper to taste.
8. Serve with Ritz or Oyster crackers.
9. You can use skim milk and omit butter if you want a lower fat version. You may freeze leftovers.