Cheese and Corn Chowder
Why I Love This Recipe
I love this soup my mom makes -- I had to have the recipe!
Ingredients You'll Need
3 medium potatoes, peeled (I don't always peel them) and coarsely chopped
1 cup water
2 tsp. instant chicken granules or boullion
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
dash black pepper
a little salt (optional)
3 cups milk
1 10-oz package of frozen corn
2 Tblsp. flour
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Directions
In a large saucepan combine potatoes, water, bullion, red pepper, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in 2 1/2 cups of milk and corn
In a small bowl, stir together remaining milk and flour. Stir into potato mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thick and bubbly.
Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Add cheese and stir until melted.
Sprinkle in a little parsley at the end.
nutritional info: (per serving) 426 calories, 18 grams of fat, 54 mg col., 20 grams protein, 50 grams carbs.
