Description

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.

Ingredients

• 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

Steps

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.