John Wayne's Corn Chowder

Bet you didn't know The Duke cooked!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1  white onion, chopped
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 1  large potato, chopped
• 4  cups corn kernels, fresh cooked or canned
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  cup  cream or 1  cup half-and-half
• 6  tablespoons  soft butter

Directions

1. Saute onions in butter until they are tender and translucent.
2. Add the corn, potatoes, chicken broth and herbs; simmer for 25 minutes.
3. Puree the soup in a blender; return to pot.
4. Before serving, add the cream and butter, stir, and check the seasonings; add salt and pepper if necessary.