CORN COB,POTATO & TUNA CHOWDER

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In the 50s and 60s, I was working 2 jobs, and raising 2 boys. So quickie meals were the norm. Always trying to make do ... with what was in the larder. I devised this recipe so man moons ago, I forgot all about it! My dear sister-in-law reminded me of how she liked it. So here is my simple recipe,for you to enjoy. A can of corn,...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Chowders

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp oil.............or bacon grease. yum!
3/4 c onions.........diced
3/4 c celery .........diced
3 large potatoes.........peel and chopped
2-1/2 c water..............or chicken broth
2 Tbsp flour
3 c milk
1 can(s) tuna fish drained............or salmon
2 c canned corn... or fresh corn kernals, then save the cobs for the soup
dash(es) salt & pepper..... green onions or parsley to your liking

Steps:

  • 1. Combine oil, onion & celery in a saucepan. Cook slowly until onion is soft. Add potatoes, and water. Heat to boiling. Cook on medium heat until potatoes are soft...about 15 minutes.
  • 2. Mix flour and a small amount of milk to make a smooth paste. Add remaining milk. Slowly stir in fresh corn niblets or can corn and milk and flour mixture. Now is the time to add the corn cobs, from the fresh corn. Cut them up into 2 inch lengths. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Salt and pepper...if you want.
  • 3. Add canned, drained tuna gently. (or salmon).... Heat to serve. This picture is without the cobs. Serve with two corn cobs on top of the soup, and a dab of butter. Chopped green onion or parsley,sprinkled in each bowl. My niece liked to suck on the cooked cobs with a bit of butter!....Delish!!!

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