Christmas Corn Chowder

Name: Christmas Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 3 -4 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 small red pepper, diced; 1 small green pepper, diced; 4 cups potatoes, diced (4 or 5 medium sized); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 1/2 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 2 1/2 cups water, your choice; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen corn (or more); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup flour

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 -4 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 small red pepper, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
4 cups potatoes, diced (4 or 5 medium sized)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 2 1/2 cups water, your choice
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen corn (or more)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup flour

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, saute the onions, celery, red and green peppers in 4 Tbsp of unsalted butter, stirring constantly, until onion is translucent, or about 5 minutes.
2

Add the diced potatoes and broth, bring to a boil. Then turn down the heat, cover pan, and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.
3

Cream flour and melted butter together and set aside.
4

Add corn, cream, and seasonings; mix well and then heat until small bubbles appear around the edges (scalding point).
5

Add flour and butter mixture to the pan, bit by bit, stirring well after each addition. Simmer until thickened.
6

Serve immediately with a sprinkle of parsley or freshly ground nutmeg. Can also be made ahead of time and kept warm in a crock pot.