Corn Chowder

Can I tell you how much I LOVE soup weather! I love when fall comes around and there starts to be a little chill in the air. I love the smells, wearing jackets, the rain (and snow in the mountains), wearing sweaters and snuggling into a blanket to get comfortable and reading a good book next to the fire....Not that I love this time of year or anything! :)

This has become my family's favorite soup. It really is such good comfort food without all the calories that can come with creamy soups. There are so many good nutrients in this soup, so good to have when you are trying to keep those obnoxious colds away.

We love this soup in a soup bowl, a recipe I'll post next, but it is equally good just by itself! Enjoy another soup recipe in your recipe book, you'll be glad you tried this one!!!

Corn Chowder:

2 c. potatoes, peeled, chopped        ¼ c. butter

1 c. carrots, chopped                             ¼ c. flour

½ c. celery, diced                                    2 c. milk

¼ c. onions, chopped                            ½ c. cheese, grated

Salt to taste                                              1-15 oz. Can creamed corn 

Bacon pieces, for garnish

In a soup pot, combine potatoes, carrots, celery, onion and salt. Barely cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, 10-15 minutes. When tender, mash with a potato masher. In a separate saucepan, make a white sauce from butter, flour, and milk. Add white sauce to mashed vegetables. Add creamed corn and stir into soup mixture. Liquify all ingredients into a thick soup. Add cheese just a few minutes before serving. You should have about 12 cups of soup. Heat through. Serve in soup bowls or bread bowls are even better! Enjoy!