THE BEST EVER CORN CHOWDER

THE BEST EVER CORN CHOWDER image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp high-heat oil (safflower or grapeseed)
1 large white onion, diced small
5 6-in. celery stalks, diced small
3 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
6 c vegetable broth
2 1/2 c frozen corn
1 tsp mccormick's old bay seasoning
2 yellow potatoes, peeled and diced
salt and pepper
1 bunch chives, chopped

Steps:

1. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over high heat. Add onion and celery and saute for 2 or 3 minutes, until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
2. To this mixture, add the flour and stir until well blended. Add the broth a little at a time, stirring and scraping down sides of pot. Add corn and Old Bay Seasoning; simmer until the soup has thickened, about 5 minutes.
3. In a blender, puree half the soup until smooth. Pour this back into the pot and add the potatoes.
4. Simmer until the potatoes are cooked or about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with chopped chives.
5. NOTE: If you don't have safflower or grapeseed oil, you may use regular oil, but don't use high heat. It may take an extra few minutes for the onion and celery to become translucent.