Corn Chowder

Brandii's recipe (August 2002 Playgroup)

4 fresh medium ears of corn OR 1 (10 oz) package frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 C. cubed, peeled potatoes
1/2 C. chopped onion
1/2 C. water
2 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules (or the equivalent amount of stock cubes)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 3/4 C. milk
1 TBL. butter
2 tsp. flour


If using frsh corn, remove kernels w/ sharp knife, then scrape cobs w/ dull side of knife (you should have 2 cups corn kernels)

In a large saucepan, combine corn, potato,onion,water, bouillon and pepper.
Bring to boil, then simmer 10 minutes or until corn and potato are just tender, stirring occasionally.

Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the milk (reserving 1/4 C) and butter.

In small bowl, combine the remaining milk and flour forming a smooth mixture.

Stir this into the corn mixture and cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

Cook on low for 1 minute more before serving.

You can top this with snipped fresh chives, crisp crumbled bacon or a sprinkling of fresh chopped parsley.