Corn Chowder II
Source of Recipe
internet
List of Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 3 cups diced potatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 3 cups (12 oz) frozen corn
- 6 cups water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- ground black pepper
- 6 T butter
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 8 oz super sharp processed cheese, such as Hoffman's
Instructions
- In large pot, cook bacon until crisp. Add onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, bell peppers, parsley and corn. Cook until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add water, sugar, salt, and a few grindings of black pepper.
- In another pot, make a roux. Melt butter. Add flour; whisk and cook until thickened. Set aside.
- Bring soup to a boil. Add half-and-half; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; gradually whisk in roux. Cook until thickned to desired consistency. Stir in cheese and heat until melted.
Final Comments
Makes: 10 cups
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