COLBY CORN CHOWDER

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"This comforting, cheesy soup is perfect for a cold winter's night-and it doesn't have to simmer for hours," jots Darlene Drane from Fayette, Missouri. "The creamed corn adds a nice touch of sweetness. My family enjoys it with dill pickle spears and crusty fresh-from-the-oven bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12-14 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cans (14-3/4 ounces each) cream-style corn
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 cups milk
8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed

Steps:

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven or large soup kettle; sprinkle with salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in corn and bacon; heat through. Drain potatoes. Add milk; heat through. Stir in corn mixture and cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.