Creamy Corn Chowder

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

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 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.