Corn Chowder

Corn Chowder







Cut the kernels from 2 ears of corn, then use the back of a knife to scrape the pulp from both ears into a bowl.

Sautée half an onion (minced) in 1-2 T butter, along with 2 chopped slices bacon, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp ground thyme, and 1/8 tsp cayenne.

When onions are soft and just starting to brown, stir in 2 T flour and cook stirring constantly 1-2 min.

Whisk in 2.5 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in the corn kernels & a medium potato (about 6 oz) chopped into 1/2 inch pieces.

Simmer 15 min or until potatoes are soft. Purée half the soup in a blender, then return to pan. Stir in reserved corn pulp and any accumulated juices. Add 1/4 cup cream and 1/2 cup buttermilk.

Taste and adjust salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.

Mmmm.

Serves 4
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Comments

Laura said…
This looks delicious. I think I'll try this tonight as it is cooler out. I also have nine ears to use from this weeks share. Thank you for posting.
Laura said…
Hey just made this but left the soup lumpy and did not use the cream. I also used bacon. It is fabulous and I have used up all the corn so that I can get nine more ears tomorrow!