CHEESY CORN CHOWDER

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This is an alteration from "Mimi's Cafe Corn Chowder". A family favorite on cold days. It is very rich and not for those watching their waistline! But OH SO worth a cheat!

Provided by BradshawMom

Categories     Chowders

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 cup celery, diced
2 1/2 cups hot water
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups frozen corn
2 teaspoons salt
pepper
3 tablespoons flour
1 quart half-and-half cream
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
6 pieces bacon, cooked to very crispy, crumbled
1 tablespoon parsley

Steps:

  • On medium heat, melt butter and simmer onion and celery until soft, but not brown (about 5 minutes).
  • Add water, potato, corn and seasonings.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • or until potatoes are barely tender.
  • Whisk flour into 1 cup of half-n-half and stir into soup.
  • Let thicken.
  • Add remaining half-n-half.
  • REDUCE HEAT to Low.
  • Stir in cheese, parsley, and crumbled bacon until cheese is melted.
  • Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • ,stirring on occasion until the soup has thickened to a creamy consistency.
  • Add additional salt and pepper to taste as needed.
  • Simmer additional 5 to 10 minute.
  • Serve Hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 708.8, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 23.6, Cholesterol 112.2, Sodium 1217, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 19.5

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