Mimi's Cafe has the best Corn Chowder and now you can make it yourself in the comfort of your own kitchen. Serve it as a side or as the main dish.
1/4 c. butter
6 T. peeled, chopped onion
3/4 c. washed, diced celery
2 1/2 c. water
2 c. washed, cubed, peeled russet potatoes
2 c. frozen corn kernels, thawed
14 oz. can creamed corn
2 T. sugar
2 t. salt
dash white pepper
3 T. all-purpose flour
3 c. half and half cream
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat; add flour; whisk until smooth and a roux forms, about 2 minutes. Add onions and celery; saute 5 minutes until soft, but not brown. Add water, potatoes, corn kernels, creamed corn, sugar, salt and pepper. Whisk together until smooth.
Cover; simmer until potatoes are barely tender, about 30 minutes. Add half and half; simmer uncovered until thickened into a creamy consistency, about 15 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4-6 servings.